What is the crime rate in test valley?

As of February 2026, test valley has a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 residents, based on 571 recorded offences.

How does test valley rank nationally for crime?

test valley ranks #236 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in test valley?

The most common crime type in test valley is Violence and sexual offences with 231 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.5% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in test valley?

As of February 2026, test valley has a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 residents, based on 571 recorded offences.

How does test valley rank nationally for crime?

test valley ranks #236 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in test valley?

The most common crime type in test valley is Violence and sexual offences with 231 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.5% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

test valley Crime Intelligence Report

test valley recorded 571 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 residents. This places test valley at #236 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 21.8% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.0% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

571

trending_down -21.8% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.38per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#236of 331

By total crime volume

Hampshire

#7rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Petrol Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9 Public order: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 3	9
On or near Oval Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 15	15
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 15	15
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 12	12
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 5	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 4 Robbery: 1	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

571 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

231

40.5%

Anti-social Behaviour

15.2%

Shoplifting

8.6%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.2%

Burglary

6.0%

Other Theft

5.8%

Public Order

4.9%

Vehicle Crime

4.4%

Drug Offences

3.2%

Other Crime

1.4%

Weapons Possession

1.2%

Robbery

0.5%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

20 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Andover St Mary's	115	5.4
2	Andover Romans	68	3.2
3	Mid Test	47	114.3
4	Andover Harroway	46	2.1
5	Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams	44	5.0

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Charlton & the Pentons	5	5.3
shield	Bellinger	6	35.6
shield	Valley Park	8	0.8
shield	Harewood	11	3.4
shield	Blackwater	12	25.8

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -21.8%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -14.0%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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