Crime Rate in Valley Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley Park

The total recorded crimes in Valley Park, Test Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley Park crime rate of 1.45 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 Valley Park, encompassing approximately 9,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Valley Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Goodacre Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Tristram Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Valley Park?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Valley Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 171 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Valley Park recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Valley Park had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 104 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Valley Park recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Valley Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Valley Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Valley Park has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Valley Park crimes were 171. The crime rate of Valley Park in 2024 was 17.70 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley Park were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.77 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Bellinger13 18134 19129 19

Valley Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Valley Park in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Goodacre Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tristram Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Thistle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blencowe Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chidden Holt (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chervil Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Wheat Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Larkspur Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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