Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mallard Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey , and the 168th 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 Mallard Close (SO51 7DD) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mallard Close (SO51 7DD), the main crime hotspot is near Mercer Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Romsey Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hartswood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plaza Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mountbatten Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mallard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Oatlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | A3090 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knatchbull Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knatchbull Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Plaza Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knatchbull Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mitchells Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Theatre/Concert Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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