Total Crime Rate
49.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kinver Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey , and the 167th highest 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 Kinver Close (SO51 7JU) in the last 12 months was 49.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kinver Close (SO51 7JU), the main crime hotspot is near Addison Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 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 | Ralph Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kinver Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Savernake Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodley Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sutherland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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