Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Overbrook Way area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn , and the 128th lowest 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 Overbrook Way (SO52 9GS) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% higher than the Romsey Tadburn average (23.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Overbrook Way (SO52 9GS), the main crime hotspot is near Queens Ride. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Romsey Tadburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poplar Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Botley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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