North Baddesley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, North Baddesley, a built-up area within Test Valley, recorded 25 crimes—a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. For a population of 7,062, this translates to roughly one crime per 282 residents over the course of the month, a figure that illustrates the area’s relatively safe environment. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, and burglary, each contributing 12% of the total. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime rates are higher and property crimes are more evenly spread. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: Bonfire Night on 5 November and the Black Friday shopping period may have contributed to spikes in shoplifting and public order offences, though the latter category saw a 50% decrease from the previous month. The area’s low overall crime rate, particularly compared to the UK, may reflect its character as a small, tightly knit community with limited nightlife and commercial activity, factors that typically correlate with lower crime rates in similar areas. However, the significant rise in burglary—33% above the UK average—and the 400% surge in bicycle theft suggest localized vulnerabilities, tied to increased foot traffic during November events or gaps in security measures. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, even in areas with generally low crime profiles, to address emerging trends.

November saw a sharp rise in burglary, shoplifting, and bicycle theft, with all three categories doubling from the previous month. Burglary, now at 3 per 1,000 residents, is 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the area’s overall low crime rate. Bicycle theft, which jumped from 0 to 2 incidents, is 400% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a figure that may reflect seasonal factors like increased cycling during darker evenings. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.2%, from 11 to 9.3 per 1,000 still remains 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This mixed picture suggests that while some crime types are rising, others are stabilizing or declining, pointing to complex local dynamics.

North Baddesley's crime rate in November 2025 rose 4.1% from the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a local trend rather than a dramatic shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that may seem low but highlights the relatively sparse nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 282 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised against the UK average, underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile. With a population of 7,062, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-282 residents illustrates how infrequent crime is in this community compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, certain categories like burglary and bicycle theft show marked deviations, suggesting localized factors influencing these specific crime types.