Introduction to Crime in North Baddesley
North Baddesley, a built-up area within Test Valley, boasts a very low overall crime rate of 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. This figure is significantly below the national average of 93.4 per 1,000, contributing to an outstanding safety score of 88 out of 100 – considerably higher than the UK average of 78. The area has experienced a stable crime trend, with a slight decrease of 4.5% year-over-year. This introduction provides a snapshot of North Baddesley's crime landscape, with further sections offering a deeper dive into specific crime types, trends, and temporal patterns.