Andover Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Andover, there were 6.3 reported crimes in November 2023, a rate 16% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate translates to a per-capita risk that is less than the national benchmark, though the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.5% of all crimes, followed by public order offences (10.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.1%). These figures suggest that personal safety remains a key concern for residents, even as the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced the types of crimes reported. For instance, the spike in criminal damage and arson could be linked to the increased use of fireworks around Bonfire Night, while the drop in burglary might reflect reduced opportunities for property crime during the holiday season. Despite the lower overall rate, the overrepresentation of violent crime in Andover compared to the UK average indicates a need for targeted interventions. The data also highlights a stark contrast in other categories: anti-social behaviour and other thefts are significantly below the UK average, reflecting the area’s character as a relatively stable, built-up district within Test Valley. This combination of factors underscores the importance of context when interpreting crime statistics, as the same rate can have different implications depending on the local environment.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 200% compared to the previous month, and possession of weapons, which surged by 150%. These spikes may partly explain the 12% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences, which remained the most common crime category. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7%, reflecting a possible impact of seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced retail activity. Meanwhile, theft from the person dropped by 50%, though this category remained 100% below the UK average. The decline in vehicle crime—down 20%—could be linked to reduced car theft during the holiday season. These shifts in crime patterns suggest that local conditions, such as weather and seasonal events like Black Friday, may influence specific types of crime. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the persistent overrepresentation of violent crime, which continues to outpace the UK average.

In November 2023, Andover’s crime rate dropped by 18.4% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.7 to 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Andover recorded roughly 10 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk: a resident has a 1-in-160 chance of experiencing a crime during an average month. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types in Andover differs significantly from the national picture. For instance, violent crimes in Andover remain 12% above the UK average, highlighting a unique challenge for local authorities. The population context further underscores that crime rates, while statistically significant, are distributed unevenly across different categories and areas within the built-up district.