Andover Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Andover, 6.2 crimes were reported in November 2025, placing the area 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate suggests a relatively safer environment compared to other parts of the country. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.6% of all incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, where this category contributes 13% of total crime. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and high-profile events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, may have influenced patterns. Anti-social behaviour (12.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.8%) also featured prominently, reflecting the social dynamics of a built-up area with mixed residential and commercial zones. Shoplifting rates were 52% below the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s retail presence and the timing of late-year sales. The relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000, matching the UK average) suggests effective local security measures or a lower density of high-value properties. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted community engagement in areas where such incidents are more likely to occur.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 333.3% (from 3 to 13 incidents) and other crime rising by 200% (from 3 to 9). These sharp increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the timing of Bonfire Night or changes in property occupancy during the holiday period. Conversely, shoplifting rates rose by 142.9% (from 7 to 17 incidents), potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity, though the category remains 52% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, declined by 32.5% (from 40 to 27), due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather or heightened local enforcement. Violence and sexual offences, while still the largest category, fell by 7.7% (from 155 to 143), suggesting a temporary reduction in incidents—though the rate remains 13% above the UK average. This disparity underscores the area’s unique challenges, with anti-social behaviour (25% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below UK average) illustrating areas where local conditions may be more favourable than national trends. For residents, the 13% above UK average for violence-related crimes serves as a key indicator to remain vigilant in high-risk environments, such as late-night public spaces.

Andover’s crime rate in November 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) was 1.0% higher than the previous month’s rate (6.1 per 1,000), indicating a stable trend over time. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 162 residents. This monthly ratio provides a tangible sense of risk, showing that over the course of November, a resident had a 1-in-162 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. When compared to the UK average, Andover’s lower overall rate suggests a combination of local factors, including effective policing or community initiatives, though the higher-than-average rate for violence and sexual offences indicates specific vulnerabilities. The built-up nature of Andover, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, likely influences crime patterns differently than more rural or industrial regions. For instance, the low burglary rate (matching the UK average) may reflect the area’s compact layout and surveillance infrastructure, whereas the higher incidence of violence could be linked to social interactions in public spaces. These comparisons highlight the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the local environment, rather than treating them as isolated numbers.