Total Crime Rate
53.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Turnpike Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Andover Downlands , and the 142nd highest crime rate of 404 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 Turnpike Road (SP11 6TR) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 1.8% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Turnpike Road (SP11 6TR), the main crime hotspot is near Mercury Drive. Police recorded 15 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 | Public order | Boulter Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Picket Twenty Way | — |
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