Test Valley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 205 residents in Test Valley, one crime was reported in September 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 — 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while not negligible, reflects a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (45.4% of total), followed by public order (9.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.8%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythm: September, marked by back-to-school and university freshers, often sees increased social activity in town centres, which may contribute to higher rates of public order and violent incidents. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 16% below the UK average, contrasts with the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, which is 66% below the national benchmark. This divergence may indicate targeted interventions in areas prone to anti-social conduct, or a natural seasonal reduction in such activities as nights grow shorter. The relatively low rates of property crimes — vehicle crime (56% below UK average) and burglary (35% below) — further underscore Test Valley’s position as a safer area for residents compared to the broader UK context.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 2 cases, a stark contrast to the 49% decrease in other theft (from 49 to 25). This shift underscores a potential reallocation of criminal activity towards more targeted offences. Violent crimes, accounting for 45.4% of all incidents, remained 16% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.2 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell sharply by 37.6% (from 93 to 58), the most significant decline in the dataset. This drop may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which often reduces outdoor gatherings. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 66.7% (from 6 to 10), a troubling increase that could signal shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour is 66% below the UK average, offering a tangible sense of relative safety in this area.

Test Valley’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 10.4% drop from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour, which fell by 37.6% (from 93 to 58 incidents). When scaled to daily life, the area recorded roughly 22 crimes per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise local risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric highlights that, for the average Test Valley resident, the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that property crimes, such as vehicle crime and burglary, are consistently below UK averages, suggesting a safer environment for homes and vehicles in this area.