Rownhams and Nursling Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Rownhams and Nursling in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. With a total crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—54.8% below the UK average of 7.3—the area demonstrates a markedly lower risk of criminal activity compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (27.8% of all crimes), followed by shoplifting (16.7%) and vehicle crime (11.1%). This mix suggests a combination of localised factors, including the impact of dark evenings during the month, which may contribute to increased reports of violence and sexual offences. The relatively low rate of property crimes compared to the UK average (where property crimes typically dominate) could reflect the area's character as a small built-up area with fewer commercial hubs or high-traffic zones that might otherwise drive shoplifting or vehicle-related crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: November’s proximity to Black Friday shopping may have temporarily elevated shoplifting rates. decrease month-on-month. The low overall crime rate, coupled with the dominance of violent crimes, indicates a community where interpersonal conflicts or targeted incidents may be more prominent than broader property-related crime. This pattern contrasts with larger urban areas, where property crimes often constitute a larger share of total reported crimes.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with some categories increasing while others declined sharply. Public order offences rose by 100% from zero to one incident, potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities or other community events. Similarly, drug-related crimes doubled from one to two reports, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Robbery also increased by 100%, though it remains a rare occurrence in the area. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 57.1% month-on-month, possibly reflecting the impact of Black Friday sales, which may have drawn attention to retail crime while also leading to increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, from three to one incident, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in alcohol-related disputes or other disruptive activities. The area’s violent crime rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 65% below the UK average, a striking contrast that may indicate strong community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. This disparity is even more pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (81% below UK average) and public order offences (57% below), highlighting a broader trend of lower conflict-related crime compared to national benchmarks. These findings suggest that while certain transient factors (such as seasonal events) may temporarily influence crime rates, the area’s overall crime mix remains significantly less severe than the UK average.

Rownhams and Nursling’s crime rate in November 2025 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 40.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000, underscoring a clear downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may help residents contextualise the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. When scaled to the local population of 5,518, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 307 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a concrete measure of the likelihood of encountering crime within their community. The area’s population-scaled perspective also highlights the rarity of certain crime types: for instance, burglary and drug-related offences, while above the UK average, remain relatively infrequent given the small population. This suggests that while specific categories may occasionally rise above national norms, the overall impact on the community remains limited. The combination of a declining monthly rate, low daily frequency, and a population context that dilutes the impact of individual incidents illustrates a relatively safe built-up area, where crime, while present, is not a dominant feature of daily life.