Andover Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 50,000 residents, the 283 crimes recorded in Andover during December 2025 translate to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people—18.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms. The month’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47% of all reported incidents, a category that itself stood 5% above the national average. This anomaly may be attributed to Andover’s status as a market town with a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where social interactions during the festive season could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 13.1% of total crimes, was lower than the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion and local policing strategies may be effective in curbing such disturbances. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: the Christmas shopping peak, coupled with darker evenings and the temporary absence of residents during the holidays, likely influenced both the frequency and type of crimes recorded. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft were relatively low, the dominance of violent offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces and social hubs. The data also reveals a stark contrast between Andover’s crime mix and national trends, with categories like shoplifting and criminal damage falling significantly below UK averages. This divergence may reflect the area’s unique demographic profile, including a lower proportion of transient populations and a stronger emphasis on community-based crime prevention initiatives. Overall, the December 2025 figures illustrate a crime profile shaped by both local efforts and the natural ebb and flow of seasonal activity.

December 2025 marked a significant shift in specific crime categories, with theft from the person and robbery both doubling from zero to two and three incidents respectively—a 100% increase. This surge may reflect the heightened activity in retail and public spaces during the Christmas shopping period, although the small numbers suggest the change could be influenced by reporting patterns rather than a broader trend. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 88.9%, from nine to one incident, linked to reduced traffic and more homes being unoccupied during the holiday season. Anti-social behaviour remained 14% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s relatively quiet public spaces and community-focused initiatives. Meanwhile, the rate of drugs-related offences rose 30%, from 10 to 13, a figure that sits 11% above the national average, indicating increased scrutiny or changes in local enforcement priorities. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting monthly data.

December 2025 saw a 7.9% decline in Andover’s crime rate, falling from 6.2 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the final months of the year, where seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and holiday-related absences may contribute to lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately nine crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily crime data. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for Andover’s population of 49,613. This rate is lower than the UK average, with the area’s crime profile reflecting a combination of community-focused policing efforts and the natural seasonal dip in activity during the winter months. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the total number of crimes, the likelihood of being directly affected remains proportionally low compared to the national context.