North Baddesley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, North Baddesley recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, though the composition of offences reveals a nuanced picture. Violent crimes (11) constituted the largest share of total crimes at 42.3%, followed by shoplifting (11.5%) and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). The dominance of violent offences over property crimes, which totaled 9, suggests a different dynamic than the national trend, where property crimes often lead. Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer, a period associated with increased public activity and potential for incidents involving alcohol or disputes in open spaces. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with North Baddesley’s status as a built-up area within Test Valley, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to crime prevention. The UK average comparison highlights the area’s effectiveness in maintaining safety, though the higher proportion of violent crime compared to property crime raises questions about localised risk factors, such as the presence of transient populations or specific community tensions that may require targeted interventions.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other crime, criminal damage and arson, and theft from the person each increased by 100% compared to May, while shoplifting fell by 40%. This shift highlights a notable imbalance between property and violent crime, with violent offences (11) accounting for 42.3% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (9). Theft from the person, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, stood out as the only category in North Baddesley exceeding the UK average by 100%, a stark contrast to other categories like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, which were 37% and 72% below national averages respectively. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person may signal heightened awareness of personal security in public spaces, particularly during the start of the summer season when foot traffic and tourism may increase.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in June 2025 rose by 4.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. While this slight increase is notable, the overall rate remains 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in the area, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with a built-up area within Test Valley. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 272 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 7,062, the area’s crime profile suggests that while individual incidents are relatively rare, they remain concentrated in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents are not frequently exposed to crime, but the mix of violent and property offences indicates targeted risks that may warrant localised awareness. This balance between low overall rates and specific category trends underscores the need for nuanced interpretation of the data.