Crime Rates at Lincoln Close, Romsey, SO51 7TJ

Lincoln 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 Lincoln Close (SO51 7TJ) 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 Lincoln Close (SO51 7TJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Addison Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Strongs Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.