Test Valley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Test Valley’s June 2025 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a significant departure from the UK average of 8.1, placing the area 43.2% below the national benchmark. This figure, which includes 621 total crimes reported over the month, highlights a broader pattern of lower crime rates in the area. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most common category, accounting for 36.9% of all crimes.7 per 1,000 remains 41% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 19.3% of incidents, while shoplifting contributed 8.1%. These trends align with the area’s character as a relatively low-crime region, potentially influenced by its mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: the start of summer and longer days may have encouraged more public activity, which could explain the increase in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, the absence of reported robbery and theft from the person cases—both at zero—suggests an unusual local trend, though this could reflect effective policing or other community-specific factors. The overall rate remains consistent with Test Valley’s historical performance, which has generally maintained crime levels well below the UK average, even during months with increased tourism activity.

June 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 4. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 100% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 7 to 1. Vehicle crime also rose by 40%, increasing from 25 to 35, possibly linked to summer tourism and increased car usage. Anti-social behaviour rose by 10.1%, a modest increase that may reflect longer evenings and more public activity during the summer months. Meanwhile, other theft and bicycle theft both saw steep declines, with other theft dropping 51% and bicycle theft plummeting 85.7%. These shifts indicate a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with some crime types responding to tourism trends while others appear to be effectively managed. The absence of robbery and theft from the person cases—both at zero—suggests that Test Valley may be experiencing a unique local trend, though further data would be needed to confirm this.

Test Valley's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 16.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 43.2% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 21 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the month’s overall trend of reduced activity. When scaled to the population of 135,201, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 218 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Test Valley’s community may benefit from effective local policing, strong social cohesion, or other factors that mitigate crime. While the drop is notable, the 1-in-218 figure remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise their personal risk, especially when compared to areas with higher crime rates where the ratio could be as frequent as 1-in-100 or less.