Crime Rate in Harewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harewood

The total recorded crimes in Harewood, Test Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harewood crime rate of 5.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bullington Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space 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 July 2025 the Harewood has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)CrimesRank (Harewood)
Andover St Mary's164 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton58 6806 3772 2
Andover Romans76 4961 2769 3
Mid Test96 2770 4752 4
Romsey Abbey78 3741 5589 7
Andover Harroway52 7726 6712 5
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams60 5660 7591 6
North Baddesley34 9396 10446 8
Andover Millway33 10531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham38 8449 9435 10
Romsey Tadburn33 11314 12299 11
Andover Downlands27 12323 11195 14
Blackwater23 13260 13258 12
Ampfield & Braishfield9 19222 15204 13
Anna21 14226 14179 16
Bourne Valley20 15180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons13 17112 20155 17
Valley Park9 18171 18104 20
Bellinger4 20134 19129 19

Harewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Bullington Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Lynton Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Roberts Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King'S Elms (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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