Crime Rates at Rosebank Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8AU

Rosebank Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams , and the 164th highest 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 Rosebank Close (SO16 8AU) in the last 12 months was 49.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.6% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rosebank Close (SO16 8AU), the main crime hotspot is near Rockall Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.