Andover Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Andover’s crime rate stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure underscores a persistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, though the composition of crimes reveals a distinct pattern. Violent crimes—primarily violence and sexual offences—accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents (155 out of 337), far outpacing property crimes (72). This dominance of violent crime is not typical of all rural or semi-urban areas, suggesting potential influences such as the area’s proximity to major transport routes, its role as a regional hub, or the seasonal influx of visitors during summer festivals. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and drug-related offences (24) were the next most common categories, but these figures still lagged behind the UK averages for anti-social behaviour (29% below) and drugs (79% above). Seasonal context may also play a role: with schools out and tourism peaking, the increase in violent crimes could be linked to more crowded public spaces and extended hours of outdoor activity. However, this hypothesis remains speculative, as the data does not explicitly confirm such causal links. The category of other thefts, while relatively minor in absolute numbers, saw a dramatic 160% surge, a spike that may be tied to specific events or unaddressed vulnerabilities in local security measures. Overall, the crime picture in Andover during July 2025 highlights a combination of the area’s demographic profile, its geographic positioning, and the transient nature of summer activities, all of which could contribute to the observed trends.

July 2025 saw a stark shift in crime composition, with violent crimes accounting for 46% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 21%. This imbalance, while not uncommon in urban centres, raises questions about underlying factors such as increased social interactions during summer festivals. Other thefts surged by 160% from 5 to 13 incidents, a jump that would be immediately relevant to residents concerned about personal safety. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 38.5%, possibly reflecting heightened surveillance in retail areas or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, edged 2% above the UK average, a small but notable divergence. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 29% below the national rate, a trend that may be influenced by Andover’s relatively stable community dynamics compared to larger urban centres.

Andover's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 14.5% compared to June, moving from 5.9 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6. Daily crime activity averaged 11 incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 147 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 49,613, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Andover remains lower than the national average, despite the upward trend. The rise in violent crimes and other thefts may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals or summer events. The shift in crime patterns also highlights the need for localized strategies that address both the immediate spikes and the broader context of Andover’s built-up area within Test Valley.