Rownhams and Nursling Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rownhams and Nursling's crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 places it 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a safer-than-average profile for this built-up area within Test Valley. The most prevalent crime type was vehicle-related offences, accounting for 26.5% of all incidents (9 cases), with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 — a figure 240% higher than the UK average for this category. This disparity may be influenced by local factors such as commuter parking patterns or the presence of retail corridors that attract vehicle-related crime. Violence and sexual offences (6 cases, 1.1 per 1,000) constituted the second-largest category, though this rate was 59% below the UK average, suggesting lower levels of violent crime in this area compared to national trends. Shoplifting, at 5 cases (0.9 per 1,000), was the third most common offence, 25% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s retail presence. Seasonal factors in October — including darker evenings after the clocks went back and Halloween — may have influenced crime patterns. The area’s crime profile reflects a balance between local vulnerabilities and broader safety advantages, with property crimes (20 cases) outnumbering violent crimes (6 cases), a trend consistent with many UK urban centres.

October 2024 saw a 17.1% increase in the area’s overall crime rate compared to September (5.3 per 1,000), though this remained well below the UK average. The most striking month-on-month changes included a 100% rise in 'other crime' (2 cases) and 'criminal damage and arson' (4 cases), both previously unreported in September. This uptick may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween-related disturbances or increased outdoor activity as temperatures cooled. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 cases), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during the month or effective policing in retail areas. The rate of public order offences also dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 cases), a shift that could indicate seasonal changes in community activity. Vehicle crime, the most significant category, was 240% above the UK average (1.6 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 59% lower rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that while the area is relatively safe from violent crime, vehicle-related incidents remain a local concern that warrants targeted attention.

The area’s crime rate in October (6.2 per 1,000) rose 17.1% from September’s 5.3 per 1,000, but remains 23.5% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 162 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s generally low crime environment. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day, a figure that, while non-zero, is lower than many comparable built-up areas. When contextualised against the local population of 5,518, the 34 reported crimes in October represent a manageable level of criminal activity, particularly given the area’s size. This comparison highlights that while the area is not immune to crime, its overall safety profile is stronger than the national average. The relatively low rates of violent crime and public order offences, combined with the higher-than-average vehicle crime, suggest that local factors — such as infrastructure or land use — may play a role in shaping crime patterns. These statistics provide residents with a clear picture of the area’s security context, enabling informed decisions about personal safety and community engagement.