Test Valley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Test Valley recorded 673 crimes, equivalent to one reported crime for every 201 residents over the month. This equates to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people, placing the area 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (285 incidents, 42.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (80 incidents, 11.9%) and public order offences (66 incidents, 9.8%). Seasonal factors may have influenced patterns, as October brought darker evenings and the Halloween period, which could have contributed to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. The area’s crime profile shows a distinct focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, with property crimes making up only 31% of the total (209 incidents). Test Valley’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 21% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 52% below the national figure. This suggests a community with relatively low levels of property crime but higher engagement with social and public order challenges, linked to local demographics or urban density. The seasonal transition to shorter days may have amplified tensions in public spaces.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends for Test Valley. Violence and sexual offences increased by 20.8% (236 to 285 incidents), marking the largest single-month rise in this category. This surge aligns with the start of the Halloween season and darker evenings, which may have heightened opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences also rose sharply by 34.7% (49 to 66), potentially reflecting increased alcohol-related incidents during late-night events. Meanwhile, other crime categories showed contrasting trends: burglary dropped by 51.2% (43 to 21), and other theft fell by 34.2% (79 to 52), due to improved security measures or seasonal retail activity. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) reveals a 21% gap below the national average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK rate. These figures highlight Test Valley’s relatively strong performance in reducing certain types of crime, even as others rose. For residents, the 51.2% drop in burglary is a notable positive, suggesting that targeted initiatives or environmental changes may have had an impact. However, the 37.5% increase in 'other crime' (from 8 to 11 incidents) remains an open question, as this category often includes unclassified or complex offences.

Test Valley’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, indicating no significant upward or downward trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 in 201 residents. This ratio provides context for individual risk, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is relatively low compared to the UK average. With a population of 135,201, the 673 total crimes represent a manageable scale, though the distribution across categories remains uneven. The area’s performance against the UK average is particularly striking: Test Valley’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 21% below the national figure, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 52% below. These disparities suggest that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or socio-economic conditions—may be contributing to lower rates in certain areas. However, the rise in public order offences and violence underscores the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors continue to influence crime patterns.