Test Valley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Test Valley's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure marks a 29.4% increase from June's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, though the area continues to outperform national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.8%. These patterns align with the area's seasonal context: July, as a peak summer month, brings higher foot traffic due to tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which may contribute to both anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. Shoplifting, at 6.9% of total crimes, remains 38% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail security measures in the area. Public order offences also fell significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local authorities have managed to mitigate disturbances during summer events. The data highlights a combination of seasonal activity and crime prevention efforts, with Test Valley's lower-than-average rates for most categories indicating a resilient community and policing strategy. While the increase in bicycle theft and weapons possession raises questions, these isolated trends do not detract from the overall improvement in safety compared to the UK. The area's performance underscores the importance of targeted interventions during high-traffic periods, ensuring that summer events do not impact public safety.

July 2025 saw a significant 700% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 8 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the summer season, when more residents and visitors use bicycles for travel and recreation. Possession of weapons also surged by 120%, increasing from 5 to 11 cases, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention. Conversely, 'other crime' fell by 12.5%, decreasing from 16 to 14 incidents, suggesting a temporary decline in unspecified offences. The area's violent crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 21% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Test Valley's broader safety profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, is 35% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area's community-focused policing strategies and summer-specific event management.

Test Valley's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 29.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.6 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 31.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 26 crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects the month's unique dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, illustrating the relative safety of the area despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population of 135,201, this means approximately 803 crimes were recorded, a number that, while higher than June, still places Test Valley significantly below the national average. The context of a busy summer with festivals and tourism may have contributed to this shift, though the underlying trend of lower crime compared to the UK remains consistent.