Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Avon Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Avon Crescent (SO51 5PY) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 82.7% lower than the Romsey Abbey average (103.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Avon Crescent (SO51 5PY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mead Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Avon Crescent (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Romsey Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holyborne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kennett Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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