Crime Rate in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

The total recorded crimes in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams crime rate of 7.49 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 Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams, encompassing approximately 8,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colt Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams reported a higher crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 660 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 591 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Test Valley, Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 7.49 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams crimes were 660. The crime rate of Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams in 2024 was 74.93 (year) or 6.24 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.10 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams)CrimesRank (Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams)CrimesRank (Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams)
Andover St Mary's135 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton62 4806 3772 2
Andover Romans81 2961 2769 3
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

Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 202519
January 202513
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249
July 202426
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202515
February 202518
January 20257
December 202413
November 202413
October 202412
September 202414
August 202412
July 202420
June 202420
May 202424

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams postcode area is presented below.

1. Colt Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Routs Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Snowden Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Knowles Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
7. Test Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Bargain Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ganders Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. M271 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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