Crime Rate in Charlton & the Pentons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton & the Pentons

The total recorded crimes in Charlton & the Pentons, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton & the Pentons crime rate of 11.73 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 Charlton & the Pentons, encompassing approximately 937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Charlton & the Pentons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goch Way with total crimes: 4
  • Peake Way with total crimes: 2
  • Hardyfair Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Charlton & the Pentons?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Charlton & the Pentons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 112 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlton & the Pentons recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Charlton & the Pentons had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 155 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlton & the Pentons recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlton & the Pentons Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charlton & the Pentons has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 11.73 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton & the Pentons crimes were 112. The crime rate of Charlton & the Pentons in 2024 was 119.48 (year) or 9.96 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton & the Pentons were around 155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 165.35 (year) or 13.78 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlton & the Pentons)CrimesRank (Charlton & the Pentons)CrimesRank (Charlton & the Pentons)
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
Bourne Valley17 16180 17130 18
Bellinger7 20134 19129 19

Charlton & the Pentons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Charlton & the Pentons in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Charlton & the Pentons postcode area is presented below.

1. Goch Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Peake Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hardyfair Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
4. Blissmore Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Foxcotte Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Richborough Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carter'S Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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