Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Botley Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Romsey Tadburn , and the 197th highest crime rate of 404 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 Botley Road (SO51 5SW) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% higher than the Romsey Tadburn average (21.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Botley Road (SO51 5SW), the main crime hotspot is near Beech Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Romsey Tadburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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