Total Crime Rate
57.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Launcelyn Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn , and the 137th 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 Launcelyn Close (SO52 9NP) in the last 12 months was 57.9 per 1,000 residents and was 146.8% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 46.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Launcelyn Close (SO52 9NP), the main crime hotspot is near Lavington Gardens. 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 | Sylvan Drive | Under investigation |
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