Rownhams and Nursling Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rownhams and Nursling's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 42.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, though low, is part of a broader context shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. The top three crime types—shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, and robbery—accounted for 53.8% of the 22 reported crimes, with shoplifting (22.7% of total crimes) and robbery (18.2%) emerging as key concerns. The area's crime profile appears influenced by its built-up nature within Test Valley, where retail and residential zones intersect. December, with its dark evenings, holiday-related activity, and empty homes, likely contributes to patterns such as shoplifting and robbery, which may be exacerbated by the Christmas shopping peak and the potential for opportunistic crime in quieter periods. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of violent crime—violence and sexual offences at 0.9 per 1,000, 65% below the UK average—suggest a community with comparatively lower levels of interpersonal conflict. However, the sharp rise in robbery and the above-average shoplifting rates highlight vulnerabilities that could benefit from targeted policing or community engagement. These findings are consistent with the area's character as a small built-up locality where localised factors, such as retail density and seasonal fluctuations, play a significant role in shaping crime trends.

December 2025 saw a dramatic surge in robbery incidents, jumping from 1 to 4—a 300% increase—marking the most significant month-on-month shift in the area. This spike, though isolated, contrasts sharply with a 50% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1. The breakdown of crime types reveals a combination of local patterns and national benchmarks: shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, exceeded the UK average by 58%, while violence and sexual offences were 65% below the national rate. Robbery, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 600% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's specific vulnerabilities, such as retail presence or transient populations. These figures underscore the need for targeted strategies, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in robbery, which could be linked to seasonal factors like empty homes over the holidays or heightened retail activity during the Christmas shopping period.

Rownhams and Nursling's crime rate rose by 22.4% from 3.3 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, marking a notable upward shift compared to the previous month. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a localised fluctuation that may align with seasonal dynamics. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area among the safer localities in the UK. When viewed through the lens of population size—5,518 residents—the 22 total crimes represent a relatively low frequency of criminal activity. This contrast with national averages highlights the area's distinct crime profile, which is characterised by a combination of low overall rates and specific category outliers, such as shoplifting and robbery, that demand closer attention to local factors.