North Baddesley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

North Baddesley’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.2% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure reflects a sustained decline in crime, with the area’s overall safety profile remaining well ahead of national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents. These crimes were 64% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s relatively small population and the absence of high-risk environments such as large nightlife districts or densely populated urban centres. Other theft and anti-social behaviour followed, each contributing 12.5% to the monthly total. The seasonal context of January—marked by shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and a post-holiday lull—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, particularly for outdoor and economically driven offences. However, the data also reveals a nuanced picture: while violent crime remained low, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both saw notable increases, suggesting that localized factors may be influencing these categories. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, such as burglary or shoplifting, further reinforces the area’s stability, though the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour deserves closer attention in future analyses. These trends align with North Baddesley’s character as a built-up area within Test Valley, where community cohesion and lower population density may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

January 2026 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both increasing by 100% compared to December, while burglary, other theft, and public order offences all decreased. This shift suggests a reallocation of criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and post-holiday economic activity. Violent crimes, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents, remained significantly below the UK average for this category (64% below), a pattern consistent with North Baddesley’s historically low violent crime rates. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—doubling from zero to two incidents—may reflect unseasonal gatherings or changes in community dynamics, though no definitive link can be established without further data. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 66.2% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s continued safety despite the small uptick in specific categories.

North Baddesley’s crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 33.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least the data’s inception, reflecting a sustained decline in reported crime. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one crime per day in January, a figure that aligns with the season’s typically subdued activity levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 441 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. With a population of 7,062, this means fewer than 2% of residents were directly involved in a crime during the month. Such figures, while seemingly small, are critical for residents assessing their personal risk and for local authorities tracking long-term trends. The drop appears consistent with seasonal patterns, as January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull likely contributed to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those tied to retail or outdoor activity.