Total Crime Rate
28.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mid Test , and the 146th 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 This (SO20 8DU) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% lower than the Mid Test average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SO20 8DU, the main crime hotspot is near Park Drove, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Mid Test| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park Drove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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