Andover Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Andover's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively safer position compared to the national context, though specific crime categories reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51% of all incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 13.2% each, though both were below the UK average for their respective categories. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—likely contributed to the rise in violent crime, as such conditions can exacerbate tensions in public spaces. The area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including shoplifting (84% below UK average) and burglary (67% below UK average), suggest that community-focused policing or environmental factors may be mitigating these types of offences. However, the sharp increase in possession of weapons—rising from one to four incidents—raises concerns about potential spikes in targeted violence, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or during late-night hours. These trends highlight the need for continued vigilance and community engagement to address emerging risks while maintaining the area's overall safety profile.

October 2025 saw a sharp rise in possession of weapons, surging 300% from one incident to four, a spike that warrants attention given the seasonal context of darker evenings. Other crime also doubled, increasing from one to three incidents, while robbery rose from zero to three, marking a 100% increase. These trends contrast with significant declines in burglary (down 81.3%) and shoplifting (down 56.3%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51% of all crimes, were 17% above the UK average, indicating a localised concentration of this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 37% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect community-specific factors or policing strategies. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where weapon possession has increased, as this could signal heightened tensions or targeted activity.

Andover's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate upward or downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity without significant spikes. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting Andover's relatively safer position compared to the national landscape. The stability in crime rates, coupled with the population-scaled perspective, provides a balanced view of the area's safety profile, indicating that while crime persists, it does not significantly disrupt the community's daily life.