Andover Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Andover’s crime rate in September 2025 remained lower than the UK average, with 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—17.6% below the national figure of 7.4. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between persistent challenges and emerging patterns, shaped by its character as a mid-sized market town with a mix of residential, retail, and educational spaces. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all reported crimes, the highest category, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and other theft (11.6%). This distribution suggests a local dynamic where violent crime remains a priority for enforcement, while property crimes are broadly in line with national trends. Seasonal factors, particularly the return to academic life in September, likely influenced the crime picture: the start of the school term and university freshers’ week may have contributed to a temporary rise in public order offences, while the drop in violent crime could indicate the effectiveness of preventative measures during this period. Anti-social behaviour remained 32% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Andover’s community policing strategies and the town’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows that shoplifting and drug-related crimes, though rising in September, remain well below the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 51% below the national rate. This suggests that while localised spikes can occur, the area’s overall crime environment remains more stable than the national average, with targeted interventions likely playing a role in maintaining this disparity.

September 2025 saw a marked 57.7% reduction in violence and sexual offences, falling from 305 incidents in the previous month to 129. This decline aligns with the start of the academic term, when increased police presence and community engagement may have deterred such crimes. Conversely, public order offences surged by 162.5%, rising from 8 to 21, likely driven by university freshers’ events and the associated nightlife activity. Shoplifting and drug-related crimes both doubled compared to the prior month, with shoplifting jumping from 0 to 16 incidents and drug offences rising from 0 to 14. These increases highlight vulnerabilities in retail and community spaces, though the area remains significantly below the UK average for anti-social behaviour (32% below) and vehicle crime (50% below). A 93.8% drop in possession of weapons, from 16 to 1, suggests a successful focus on targeted interventions in this category.

Andover's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with crime rates 17.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with historical averages for similar-sized towns, reflects a shift in crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 165 residents, a ratio that contextualises the impact of local policing efforts and community initiatives. The reduction in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the rise in public order incidents, suggesting a combination of seasonal events and local enforcement priorities. This monthly exposure figure, though low, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in areas where anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents have shown recent spikes.