Total Crime Rate
156.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
82.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Packridge Lane area has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams , and the 28th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Test Valley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Packridge Lane (SO51 9LL) in the last 12 months was 156.4 per 1,000 residents and was 139.3% higher than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average (65.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 54 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -44.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 60 (≈ 82.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Packridge Lane (SO51 9LL), the main crime hotspot is near Packridge Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Packridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Packridge Lane | Under investigation |
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