North Baddesley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated North Baddesley's crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 44% of all reported crimes and maintaining a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—43% below the UK average. This category's prevalence may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up rural community within Test Valley, where limited commercial activity and social dynamics could contribute to higher interpersonal crime rates. The overall crime rate for the area, at 3.5 per 1,000, remains 56.8% below the national average, reflecting the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement efforts. Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely played a role in the increase in public order offences and criminal damage, as outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption may have heightened tensions. Despite these fluctuations, the area's property crime rate remained exceptionally low, with shoplifting as the second most common category at 0.7 per 1,000—only 4% above the UK average. This suggests that while retail spaces are a focal point for minor theft, the broader community's safety profile remains significantly better than national benchmarks. The low levels of burglary, criminal damage, and vehicle crime further reinforce the area's status as a relatively safe place compared to larger urban centres.

May 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson, public order, and other theft each experienced a 100% increase compared to April, suggesting a sharp rise in incidents involving property damage or disruptive behaviour. This spike may be linked to the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased socialising, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 16.7%, likely reflecting the impact of heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—43% below the UK average—highlighting a persistent focus on interpersonal crime. The area's property crime rate, though low, saw shoplifting as the second most common category, aligning with the presence of local retail outlets.

North Baddesley's crime rate rose by 25.1% from 2.8 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, marking a slight upward trend after a period of relative stability. This increase, though modest, translates to one reported crime occurring for every 282 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of crime in this area compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with its small population size of 7,062. While this daily rate appears low, it is essential to contextualise it within the local environment, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime frequency. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area's overall safety, with crime levels remaining significantly below national benchmarks despite the month-on-month increase.