Rownhams and Nursling Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Rownhams and Nursling's February 2026 crime profile reveals a clear dominance of property crimes over violent offences, with 12 property-related incidents compared to 6 violent crimes. This 2:1 ratio contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically account for a higher proportion of total incidents. The area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents places it 40.6% below the national average of 6.4, a disparity that may reflect the built-up nature of the area within Test Valley and its relatively stable community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remain the most frequently reported category (28.6% of all crimes).1 per 1,000 is 53% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is present, it is not a defining feature of the area's crime picture. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, stands out as the second most common category and is 55% above the UK average—a figure that may correlate with the area's retail presence or targeted opportunistic theft. The seasonal context of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the overall subdued crime environment, though the persistence of shoplifting above the UK average indicates localized factors that could benefit from further analysis.

February 2026 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with property crimes accounting for 57% of all reported incidents compared to 29% for violent crimes. This imbalance suggests a continued focus on non-violent criminal activity, potentially influenced by local economic factors or retail dynamics. Among month-on-month changes, shoplifting fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 incidents), while criminal damage and arson dropped by 71.4% (from 7 to 2). Conversely, drugs and robbery each rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), indicating emerging concerns in these categories. Shoplifting in the area remains 55% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the presence of high-footfall retail zones or targeted criminal behavior. The 12% UK average exceedance in robbery rates—despite only one incident—suggests the potential for sporadic, high-impact events that warrant local awareness.

Rownhams and Nursling's February 2026 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 46.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This represents a significant shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging roughly one incident per day over the 28-day period. When scaled to the area's population of 5,518, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 263 residents over the course of the month. The drop aligns with broader seasonal trends, as February typically sees reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in crime patterns. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the variation in specific crime categories—such as shoplifting's 55% increase above the UK average—suggests local factors may influence certain types of criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the relatively low crime rate, residents are not entirely insulated from crime, with each individual facing a measurable risk over time.