North Baddesley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast highlights the area's position as a relatively low-crime built-up zone within Test Valley. The breakdown of crimes reveals that 91.3% of incidents were violent and sexual offences, a category that, while representing the highest share of total crimes, remains 5% below the UK average rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests that the local context—perhaps a combination of community policing, limited commercial activity, or demographic factors—contributes to both the dominance of violent crime and its relatively low incidence compared to the national picture. Public order offences, at 0.1 per 1,000, were 83% below the UK average, indicating that disturbances are rare in this area. Seasonal factors may play a role in the crime profile, with August—a peak holiday month—increasing the risk of burglary due to empty homes. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, pointing to effective local measures or a population structure that naturally limits criminal activity. The area's low population density and limited urban sprawl may also contribute to the subdued crime levels, as larger cities often see higher rates of property and violent crime. This month's data reinforces the importance of continued investment in community safety initiatives, even as the area maintains its current low-crime status.

August 2025 saw an 110% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 21 incidents. This spike, though significant, did not outweigh the broader downward trend in the area's overall crime rate. The category of public order offences also doubled, moving from zero to one incident—a stark but isolated change. Despite these increases, the rate of violent crimes in North Baddesley remains 59.3% below the UK average, with 3.0 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.9. This paradox highlights the area's unique profile: while violent crime rates are slightly above the UK average for this category, the overall crime rate remains well below national levels. A resident would find the daily crime count of one per day particularly relevant, as it underscores the rarity of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 7,062. The rise in violent offences may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during the peak holiday period, but the overall decline in crime suggests that local interventions are likely contributing to sustained safety improvements.

North Baddesley's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 32.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.8 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.1, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Test Valley. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 307 residents—a figure that, while illustrative of the area's low crime profile, should be contextualised as a monthly aggregate. Daily crime statistics show that roughly one crime was reported per day in August, a figure that aligns with the area's sparse population and limited commercial activity. This consistency in low daily crime counts suggests that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be contributing to sustained reductions, even during peak holiday months. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, with the area's crime rate being more than half the national level.