Andover Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Andover, the crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 translates to a daily risk that, while present, remains lower than the UK average. This rate, 11.8% below the national figure of 7.6 per 1,000, reflects the area's generally safer environment. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (42.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.7%) and public order offences (7.5%). This mix suggests that local challenges are concentrated in personal safety and community disruptions rather than property crime. Seasonal factors likely play a role: the rise in violent crime could be linked to darker evenings and increased social activity around Bonfire Night, while the drop in shoplifting may reflect a shift in retail focus during Black Friday. However, the area's overall lower crime rate compared to the UK indicates that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the town's character as a relatively stable built-up area—may be contributing to this trend. The contrast between Andover's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) highlights a specific vulnerability, even as other categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain significantly below national levels. This suggests that targeted interventions in violent crime prevention could further improve the area's safety profile.

November 2024 saw dramatic spikes in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 1 to 3). These sharp rises contrast with declines in public order offences (-35.9%) and shoplifting (-34.5%), suggesting shifting patterns influenced by seasonal events like Black Friday. Violent crime remains a key concern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes—12% above the UK average. This highlights a localised challenge in addressing violent incidents despite the overall rate being below the national average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 28% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community interventions or seasonal changes in public activity. Residents may find the 300% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it indicates a heightened risk during shopping periods and dark evenings.

Andover's crime rate in November 2024 rose 6.0% from the previous month, moving from 6.3 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 11 reported crimes over the 30-day period, translating to one crime for every 149 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk: a resident has a 1-in-149 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during November. The population context further highlights that Andover's rate remains 11.8% below the UK average, suggesting that while local conditions have seen a slight uptick, the area still benefits from a generally lower crime environment compared to the national picture. This contrast underscores the importance of localized factors, such as community policing efforts and seasonal events, in shaping crime trends.