Total Crime Rate
4.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rowse Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey , and the 10th lowest crime rate of 407 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 Rowse Close (SO51 7RN) in the last 12 months was 4.0 per 1,000 residents and was 96.2% lower than the Romsey Abbey average (103.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Rowse Close (SO51 7RN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oatlands, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Canal Walk (4 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 | Robbery | Oatlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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