Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Andover Downlands , and the 115th lowest crime rate of 404 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 This (SP11 6LF) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.0% lower than the Andover Downlands average (54.7 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SP11 6LF, the main crime hotspot is near Defiance Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Defiance Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Defiance Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Boulter Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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