Crime Rate in Test Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Test Valley

The total recorded crimes in Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 766 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Test Valley crime rate of 5.87 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 Test Valley, encompassing approximately 130,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (306) incidents (6.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (111) incidents (9.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (3.17% increase)
Test Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Lancaster Green with total crimes: 10

Test Valley Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Test Valley?

To understand the safety of Test Valley, we need to analyze Test Valley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Test Valley has recorded 9,864 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.59 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 228 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,839 crimes with a crime rate of 67.74, ranking it 256 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Test Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 9864 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Test Valley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Test Valley had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 8,839 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Test Valley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Test Valley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Test Valley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Test Valley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Andover St Mary's (135 crimes), and the safest, Bellinger (7 crimes), is 128 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Test Valley.

Similarly, the area of Andover Central (82 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger (19 crimes), with a difference of 63 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Test Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Andover St Mary's135
Andover Romans81
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams66
Andover Winton62
Andover Harroway56

Safest Wards:

Bourne Valley17
Blackwater17
Ampfield & Braishfield12
Charlton & the Pentons11
Bellinger7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Andover Central82
Andover Newbury Road79
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams64
Andover South62
Andover South East61

Safest Areas:

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth31
Picket Twenty & Picket Piece29
Valley Park23
Andover Charlton & Bourne Valley20
Over Wallop & Shipton Bellinger19

Test Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Test Valley has recorded 766 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 265th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Test Valley crimes were 9,864. The crime rate of Test Valley in 2024 was 75.59 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking it 228 danzarous in the UK. Test Valley ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Test Valley were around 8,839 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.74 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 256 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Test Valley ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Test Valley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Test Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (306 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (287 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (101 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (337 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (254 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (302 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (277 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (265 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (656 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 748 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202538
March 202552
February 202541
January 202553
December 202450
November 202438
October 202467
September 202461
August 202473
July 202481
June 2024138

A total of 699 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202551
March 202545
February 202565
January 202548
December 202471
November 202461
October 202447
September 202425
August 202451
July 202463
June 2024120

A total of 518 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202527
February 202538
January 202529
December 202439
November 202449
October 202457
September 202435
August 202448
July 202465
June 202482

A total of 740 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202564
March 202579
February 202540
January 202544
December 202461
November 202464
October 202462
September 202442
August 202459
July 202456
June 2024116

A total of 3873 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 322.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 656 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025306
April 2025287
March 2025337
February 2025285
January 2025254
December 2024278
November 2024302
October 2024277
September 2024303
August 2024265
July 2024323
June 2024656

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 202428

A total of 207 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202517
February 202518
January 202523
December 202423
November 202413
October 202416
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202418

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1090 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 2025101
March 202586
February 202558
January 202546
December 202464
November 202486
October 202465
September 202464
August 202495
July 202490
June 2024224

A total of 781 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202563
March 202543
February 202552
January 202557
December 202462
November 202469
October 202469
September 202453
August 202478
July 202462
June 2024108

A total of 553 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202534
March 202539
February 202531
January 202526
December 202440
November 202457
October 202456
September 202438
August 202444
July 202449
June 2024102

A total of 289 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202524
February 202522
January 202515
December 202438
November 202421
October 202425
September 202428
August 202421
July 202421
June 202426

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 202414
June 202414

High Crime Locations Test Valley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Lancaster Green (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
4. Launcelot Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
Burglary1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
6. Orchard Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Other theft1

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