Crime Rates at Rake Way, Andover, SP11 6FX

Rake Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Andover Romans , and the 186th 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 Rake Way (SP11 6FX) in the last 12 months was 35.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% lower than the Andover Romans average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rake Way (SP11 6FX), the main crime hotspot is near East Anton Farm Road. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.