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 July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Andover St Mary's crime rate of 7.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Andover St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Andover St Mary's has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 7.69 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)CrimesRank (Andover St Mary's)
Andover Winton58 6806 3772 2
Andover Romans76 4961 2769 3
Mid Test96 2770 4752 4
Romsey Abbey78 3741 5589 7
Andover Harroway52 7726 6712 5
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams60 5660 7591 6
North Baddesley34 9396 10446 8
Andover Millway33 10531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham38 8449 9435 10
Romsey Tadburn33 11314 12299 11
Andover Downlands27 12323 11195 14
Blackwater23 13260 13258 12
Ampfield & Braishfield9 19222 15204 13
Anna21 14226 14179 16
Harewood19 16217 16192 15
Bourne Valley20 15180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons13 17112 20155 17
Valley Park9 18171 18104 20
Bellinger4 20134 19129 19

Andover St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202528
May 202527
April 202527
March 202525
February 20259
January 202511
December 202417
November 202429
October 202410
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202530
May 202546
April 202546
March 202553
February 202545
January 202539
December 202433
November 202436
October 202447
September 202458
August 202447

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202512
April 20257
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202416
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202522
April 202516
March 202511
February 20258
January 202514
December 202425
November 202418
October 202429
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Andover St Mary's in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Helford Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
8. Heather Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. College Mews (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Weavers Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

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