Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Yarn Walk area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Andover Romans , and the 165th highest 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 Yarn Walk (SP11 6UN) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Yarn Walk (SP11 6UN), the main crime hotspot is near Tailor Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Andover Romans| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Tailor Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tailor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tailor Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Roving Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roving Close | — |
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