North Baddesley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, a trend that defies typical seasonal fluctuations. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all incidents (10 cases), a figure that is 46% below the UK average. Other theft followed closely, making up 20.8% of reported crimes (5 cases), though this category was 35% above the UK average. The low overall rate, despite December’s traditional association with increased crime due to festive activities, suggests effective local measures or community characteristics that mitigate typical seasonal spikes. The area’s built-up nature within Test Valley likely contributes to its crime profile, with retail presence potentially driving shoplifting but also enabling targeted security initiatives. However, the 400% increase in other theft raises questions about specific vulnerabilities during the holiday period, such as unsecured premises or increased opportunities for opportunistic crime. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage remained below UK averages, reflecting a broader pattern of lower property crime in the area. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, empty homes over holidays, and heightened retail activity—adds complexity to interpreting these figures, as it could both increase and decrease crime depending on local factors. This data illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a significantly safer environment than the national average, with targeted efforts likely playing a role in sustaining this low rate.

December 2025 saw a stark increase in other theft, surging by 400% compared to November, with five incidents reported—up from one. This jump, while not uncommon in retail-heavy areas during the festive season, is unusually sharp. Meanwhile, public order offences also doubled, rising from one to two, a trend consistent with the holiday period’s increased social activity and potentially heightened tensions. Violent crimes rose by 11.1%, from nine to ten, a small but notable increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption or social gatherings. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 33.3%, aligning with the UK average and due to increased police patrols or retail security measures. Burglary, though still below the UK average, rose slightly from 0.3 to 0.4 per 1,000, a figure that remains significantly lower than national levels. Residents might find the 400% increase in other theft particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in local security measures during peak shopping periods.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in December 2025 fell by 4.0% compared to November, declining from 3.5 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This slight reduction contrasts with the seasonal context of December, typically marked by increased retail activity and holiday-related movements. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population of 7,062, this translates to one reported crime for every 294 residents over the course of the month. While this exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the relatively safe environment in North Baddesley. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a far lower risk of crime compared to the national average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer built-up community within Test Valley. This consistency in low crime levels, even during a season traditionally associated with higher incidents, suggests effective local management or community factors that mitigate typical seasonal fluctuations.