Crime Rate in North Baddesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Baddesley

The total recorded crimes in North Baddesley, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Baddesley crime rate of 2.42 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 North Baddesley, encompassing approximately 10,315 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Baddesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Botley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Baddesley?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, North Baddesley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 396 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Baddesley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

    • In 2023, North Baddesley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Test Valley average, with 446 crimes compared to 442. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Baddesley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Test Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Baddesley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Baddesley has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total North Baddesley crimes were 396. The crime rate of North Baddesley in 2024 was 38.39 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Baddesley were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.24 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Baddesley)CrimesRank (North Baddesley)CrimesRank (North Baddesley)
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
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

North Baddesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 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 Shoplifting (5 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 (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 202514
January 202513
December 202417
November 20247
October 202413
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202515
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20258
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Baddesley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
2. Botley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Castle Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queens Ride (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Langham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seymour Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Fulford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cedar Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Emer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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