Test Valley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Test Valley's crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, with 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—34.2% lower than the national figure of 7.3. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 11.1%. These figures align with the area's character as a mixed rural-urban district where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to the overall safety profile. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping potentially driving increased anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. monthly increase rather than a decline. Conversely, property crimes remained relatively low compared to the UK average, with burglary standing out as an exception. The sharp rise in burglary—jumping from 21 to 53 incidents—contrasts with the area's generally low property crime rates. This anomaly may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities, such as extended evenings during November reducing visibility in residential areas. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or theft from the person suggests that local initiatives targeting retail security and community engagement have maintained their effectiveness despite the festive season's usual pressures.

Burglary in Test Valley surged by 152.4% in November 2025, rising from 21 to 53 incidents—a stark contrast to the area's typically low property crime rates. This increase, while unexpected, occurred against a backdrop of 34.2% lower overall crime rates compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, robbery incidents fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), and public order offences dropped by 33.3% (from 66 to 44), potentially reflecting the impact of local anti-social behaviour initiatives. The area's violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents—22% below the UK average—suggests that targeted interventions in high-risk areas have yielded measurable results. Shoplifting increased by 24.4% (from 41 to 51), a trend that may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Bicycle theft, which is 100% below the UK average, rose by 25% (from 4 to 5), highlighting the need for continued vigilance in securing personal property. These figures underscore the combination of seasonal events and local crime patterns, with some categories defying expectations while others align with broader regional trends.

Test Valley's crime rate in November 2025 (4.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 3.8% decrease from October's 5.0, marking a consistent downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible reminder of local security challenges. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents—a ratio that, when contextualised against the district's population of 135,201, illustrates the relatively low frequency of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The contrast is even more pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 53% below the UK average, and drugs offences, which are 63% below national levels. These discrepancies may reflect Test Valley's lower population density and the effectiveness of local community policing strategies. However, the 33% increase in burglary compared to the UK average serves as a cautionary note, suggesting that targeted property crime prevention measures may require renewed focus in the coming months.