Total Crime Rate
75.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sarum Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mid Test , and the 108th highest 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 Sarum Close (SP9 7TY) in the last 12 months was 75.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% higher than the Mid Test average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 56.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sarum Close (SP9 7TY), the main crime hotspot is near Muscott Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mid Test| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Threadgill Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hedges Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Threadgill Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Threadgill Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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