Andover Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Andover's crime profile in June 2023, contributing 49.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, exceeds the UK average by 20%, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places it 17.6% below the UK average of 8.5, a figure consistent with Andover’s status as a mid-sized town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences follow, each significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective local policing in these areas. Seasonal factors may contribute to the elevated violence rate, as summer’s longer evenings and increased social activity align with patterns seen in other English towns. The data also reveals a marked absence of property crimes compared to the UK, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000—both well below national averages. This could reflect Andover’s lower population density and the presence of secure housing stock. However, the violence and sexual offences category remains a focal point for local authorities, requiring targeted interventions to address its disproportionate impact.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to two incidents—a sharp contrast to the 100% decrease in bicycle theft, which fell from four to one. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with summer evenings encouraging more outdoor activity and potentially increasing opportunities for petty theft. Possession of weapons also rose by 60%, from five to eight incidents, a figure 150% above the UK average. While this could indicate heightened tensions, the overall rate remains low compared to national trends. Vehicle crime increased by 50%, a trend that may be linked to the summer travel season and increased car usage. Conversely, burglary dropped by 60%, from 10 to four incidents, and public order offences fell by 40.8%, suggesting that targeted enforcement in high-traffic areas may have yielded results. The violence and sexual offences category remains 20% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge for local police. Residents should remain vigilant during late-night hours, particularly in areas with high foot traffic, as these times appear to coincide with spikes in certain crimes.

Andover’s June 2023 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.9% decline from the previous month’s 7.2, reflecting a slight but consistent trend toward lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 crimes per day, a figure that, while notable, is tempered by the town’s population of 49,613. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 143 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when considering Andover’s overall rate. This suggests that, despite the elevated violence and sexual offences rate, the town’s population size and effective policing may mitigate the broader impact of crime. The comparison to the UK average also reveals striking contrasts: anti-social behaviour is 39% below the national average, and shoplifting is 44% below, potentially reflecting Andover’s quieter character compared to larger cities. However, the 20% excess in violence and sexual offences highlights a need for focused strategies to address this category, which remains a key differentiator from the UK average.