Total Crime Rate
12.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey , and the 43rd 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 Mill Lane (SO51 8EW) in the last 12 months was 12.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Lane (SO51 8EW), the main crime hotspot is near Priestlands. Police recorded 14 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 | Priestlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Lortemore Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hollman Drive | Under investigation |
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