Crime Rate in Mid Test: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Test

The total recorded crimes in Mid Test, Test Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Test crime rate of 92.41 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 Mid Test, encompassing approximately 411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Mid Test Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holbury Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mid Test?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Mid Test reported a higher crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 770 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mid Test witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mid Test experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 752 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mid Test witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Mid Test has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mid Test Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mid Test has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 92.41 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Mid Test crimes were 770. The crime rate of Mid Test in 2024 was 1872.57 (year) or 156.05 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Test were around 752 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1828.79 (year) or 152.40 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Test Valley)CrimesRank (Test Valley)CrimesRank (Test Valley)
Andover St Mary's137 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton54 3806 3772 2
Andover Romans74 2961 2769 3
Andover Harroway54 4726 6712 5
Romsey Abbey42 8741 5589 7
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams51 5660 7591 6
Romsey Cupernham48 6449 9435 10
Andover Millway46 7531 8437 9
North Baddesley38 10396 10446 8
Andover Downlands40 9323 11195 14
Romsey Tadburn25 12314 12299 11
Blackwater20 14260 13258 12
Ampfield & Braishfield3 20222 15204 13
Harewood25 13217 16192 15
Anna15 15226 14179 16
Bourne Valley15 16180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons12 19112 20155 17
Valley Park14 17171 18104 20
Bellinger13 18134 19129 19

Mid Test Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 202431
November 202425
October 202438
September 202412
August 202410
July 202424
June 202448
May 202412
April 202421

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202428
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 202422

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Mid Test in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Oakley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Holbury Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Frenchmoor Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. West Dean Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Carter'S Clay Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Scott Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Chestnut Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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