Crime Rate in Romsey Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romsey Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Romsey Abbey, Test Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romsey Abbey crime rate of 2.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Romsey Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Banning Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Romsey Abbey has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 8th 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.

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
Mid Test38 11770 4752 4
Andover Harroway54 4726 6712 5
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

Romsey Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202511
December 202418
November 202419
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 202444
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 202419
September 20243
August 202419
July 202413
June 202424
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 202422
May 20244
April 20246

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
March 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202514
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Romsey Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Banning Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mercer Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairview Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cupernham Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Withy Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Duttons Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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