Crime Rate in Romsey Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romsey Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Romsey Abbey, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romsey Abbey crime rate of 3.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Romsey Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Priestlands with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Romsey Abbey has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)CrimesRank (Romsey Abbey)
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
North Baddesley25 11396 10446 8
Andover Millway24 12531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham41 8449 9435 10
Harewood29 9217 16192 15
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

Romsey Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20255
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202517
February 202518
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202444
May 20249

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 202419
September 20243
August 202419
July 202413
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Romsey Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
2. Priestlands (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Mercer Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
8. Savernake Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. New Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. The Hundred (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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