Crime Rate in Mid Test: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mid Test

The total recorded crimes in Mid Test, Test Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mid Test crime rate of 233.46 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 Mid Test, encompassing approximately 411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (222.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Mid Test Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 36
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holbury Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mid Test?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Mid Test reported a higher crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 770 crimes compared to 493. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mid Test witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, Mid Test experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 752 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mid Test witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mid Test Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mid Test has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 233.46 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Mid Test crimes were 770. The crime rate of Mid Test in 2024 was 1872.57 (year) or 156.05 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mid Test were around 752 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1828.79 (year) or 152.40 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Test)CrimesRank (Mid Test)CrimesRank (Mid Test)
Andover St Mary's164 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton58 6806 3772 2
Andover Romans76 4961 2769 3
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

Mid Test 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 58 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202518
May 202511
April 202527
March 202516
February 202511
January 20258
December 202431
November 202425
October 202438
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
April 202515
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
February 20253
January 20256
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Mid Test in July 2025

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

1. Hillside Close (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences36
2. Oakley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Holbury Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Village (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
6. Yew Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Pendle Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Butlers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Mount Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. East Dean Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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