Rownhams and Nursling Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 saw Rownhams and Nursling maintain a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a consistent 16.2% gap below the UK average of 8.0. This built-up area within Test Valley, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, reported 37 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.1% of the total. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, reflecting patterns often observed in small towns with active community spaces. The seasonal context of September—typically marked by the return of students to local schools and universities—may have influenced the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.4 per 1,000, were 12% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 33% below the national rate. However, public order offences (10.8%) were 13% above the UK average, suggesting a potential link to increased foot traffic or social gatherings during the transition to autumn. Shoplifting rates. month-on-month, remained 25% above the UK average, possibly indicating persistent retail vulnerabilities. The area’s lower-than-average property crime rate (15 total) contrasts with the higher violent crime figures, pointing to a combination of local factors. These trends align with the characteristics of a smaller, tightly knit community where social dynamics and seasonal transitions may have a more pronounced effect on crime patterns.

September 2023 witnessed sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime, robbery, and burglary, each rising by 100% from August. This surge, particularly in robbery (300% above the UK average), raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or shifts in criminal activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to seasonal changes or targeted interventions. The crime mix shifted with violent crimes (13 total) slightly outpacing property crimes (15 total), a reversal from previous months. While anti-social behaviour remained 33% below the UK average, public order offences rose 13% above the national rate, highlighting areas where community engagement or policing strategies may need recalibration. For residents, the 300% disparity in robbery rates compared to the UK average underscores a specific risk that local authorities might need to address. These figures, while not definitive, suggest that the area’s crime profile is evolving in response to both local conditions and broader national trends.

The crime rate in Rownhams and Nursling rose by 32.3% from August 2023 (5.1 per 1,000 to 6.7 per 1,000), reflecting a significant uptick in reported incidents over the past month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime per day in the area, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 5,518 residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population, illustrates the relative rarity of crime but also the concentrated nature of incidents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime rate but reveals specific vulnerabilities in categories like robbery and burglary. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted crime types—such as robbery—pose a higher risk to residents compared to national trends. These figures, when combined with the month-on-month increases, suggest that local factors, such as seasonal transitions or community-specific dynamics, may be playing a role in shaping the current crime profile.