Total Crime Rate
26.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bodding Avenue area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bodding Avenue (SO16 0BJ) in the last 12 months was 26.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.0% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average (66.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bodding Avenue (SO16 0BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Jerrett'S Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jerrett'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jerrett'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nutsea Road | Under investigation |
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