Crime Rate in Bourne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Bourne Valley, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne Valley crime rate of 46.90 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 Bourne Valley, encompassing approximately 362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bourne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tintagel Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Close with total crimes: 3
  • Weston Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bourne Valley?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Bourne Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 180 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bourne Valley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Bourne Valley had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 130 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bourne Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bourne Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bourne Valley has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 46.90 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Bourne Valley crimes were 180. The crime rate of Bourne Valley in 2024 was 496.55 (year) or 41.38 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourne Valley were around 130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 358.62 (year) or 29.89 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Bourne Valley)
Andover St Mary's135 11,665 11,491 1
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
Charlton & the Pentons11 19112 20155 17
Bellinger7 20134 19129 19

Bourne Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202511
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bourne Valley in May 2025

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

1. Tintagel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. The Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Weston Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Montgomery Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Knightsbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lillywhite Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Loveridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caerleon Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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