Crime Rate in Romsey Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romsey Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Romsey Abbey, Test Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romsey Abbey crime rate of 4.77 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 Romsey Abbey, encompassing approximately 16,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Romsey Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Causeway with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Romsey Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Romsey Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 741 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Romsey Abbey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Romsey Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 589 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Romsey Abbey witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Romsey Abbey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Romsey Abbey has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Romsey Abbey crimes were 741. The crime rate of Romsey Abbey in 2024 was 45.33 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Romsey Abbey were around 589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.03 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)
Andover St Mary's164 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton58 6806 3772 2
Andover Romans76 4961 2769 3
Mid Test96 2770 4752 4
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
Harewood19 16217 16192 15
Bourne Valley20 15180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons13 17112 20155 17
Valley Park9 18171 18104 20
Bellinger4 20134 19129 19

Romsey Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 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 Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202510
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202516
April 202515
March 202517
February 202518
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 202419
September 20243
August 202419

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20241

High Crime Locations Romsey Abbey in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Causeway (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. By-Pass Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hartswood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Greatbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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