Crime Rate in Andover St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Andover St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in Andover St Mary's, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Andover St Mary's crime rate of 6.33 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 Andover St Mary's, encompassing approximately 21,332 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Andover St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Waterloo Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Andover St Mary's?

To understand the safety of Andover St Mary's, we need to analyze Andover St Mary's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Andover St Mary's reported a higher crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 1,665 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Andover St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Andover St Mary's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 1,491 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Andover St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Andover St Mary's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Andover St Mary's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Andover St Mary's has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 6.33 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Andover St Mary's crimes were 1,665. The crime rate of Andover St Mary's in 2024 was 78.05 (year) or 6.50 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Andover St Mary's were around 1,491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.89 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)
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
Romsey Abbey55 6741 5589 7
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

Andover St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202525
February 20259
January 202511
December 202417
November 202429
October 202410
September 202417
August 202420
July 202427
June 202456
May 202421

A total of 633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202546
March 202553
February 202545
January 202539
December 202433
November 202436
October 202447
September 202458
August 202447
July 202448
June 202496
May 202439

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 202514
December 202425
November 202418
October 202429
September 202417
August 202432
July 202427
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202416
September 202414
August 202421
July 202414
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Andover St Mary's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Andover St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Waterloo Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Heather Drive (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Granada Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
6. Pen Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Springfield Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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