Crime Rate in Harewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harewood

The total recorded crimes in Harewood, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harewood crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harewood, encompassing approximately 3,274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Harewood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harewood?

To understand the safety of Harewood, we need to analyze Harewood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Harewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 217 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Harewood had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 192 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Harewood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Harewood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harewood has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Harewood crimes were 217. The crime rate of Harewood in 2024 was 234.55 (year) or 19.55 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harewood were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 270.58 (year) or 22.55 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)
Andover St Mary's135 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton62 4806 3772 2
Andover Romans81 2961 2769 3
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams66 3660 7591 6
Mid Test43 7770 4752 4
Andover Harroway56 5726 6712 5
Romsey Abbey55 6741 5589 7
North Baddesley25 11396 10446 8
Andover Millway24 12531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham41 8449 9435 10
Romsey Tadburn26 10314 12299 11
Andover Downlands20 14323 11195 14
Blackwater17 17260 13258 12
Ampfield & Braishfield12 18222 15204 13
Valley Park21 13171 18104 20
Anna18 15226 14179 16
Bourne Valley17 16180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons11 19112 20155 17
Bellinger7 20134 19129 19

Harewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Harewood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harewood postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Station Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bullington Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Test Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastmans Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Village Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Chant Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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