Crime Rates at Sherfield English Lane, Plaitford, Romsey, SO51 6EJ

Sherfield English Lane area has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Blackwater , and the 111th highest crime rate of 404 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 Sherfield English Lane (SO51 6EJ) in the last 12 months was 67.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.7% higher than the Blackwater average (41.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 140.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 37.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sherfield English Lane (SO51 6EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Flowers Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.