Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Celandine Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams , and the 192nd 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 Celandine Close (SO53 4LS) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.6% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average (66.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Celandine Close (SO53 4LS), the main crime hotspot is near Blencowe Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goodacre Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Celandine Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blencowe Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blencowe Drive | Local resolution |
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