Crime in North Baddesley: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in North Baddesley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Baddesley at a glance
- Crime trends in North Baddesley
- Types of crime in North Baddesley
- North Baddesley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within North Baddesley
- Streets with the most crime in North Baddesley
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Baddesley
- Population and deprivation in North Baddesley
- Questions about crime in North Baddesley
- About this data
278 crimes were recorded in North Baddesley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, North Baddesley has the 1,310th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Baddesley | Test Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 278 | 8,166 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.6 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,025 | 135,201 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Baddesley was highest in the year to July 2022 (461 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (278). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 278 | 39.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 361 | 51.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 366 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 450 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 461 | 65.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 446 | 63.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 408 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 426 | 60.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 418 | 59.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Baddesley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+17%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and anti-social behaviour (-64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 16.1 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +17% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -64% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +122% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -72% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -15% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Baddesley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Baddesley recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Baddesley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Baddesley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Baddesley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Baddesley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Baddesley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Baddesley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Baddesley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Baddesley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Baddesley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Baddesley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Baddesley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Baddesley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Baddesley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Baddesley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Baddesley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Baddesley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Baddesley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Baddesley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Baddesley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Baddesley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Baddesley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Baddesley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Baddesley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Baddesley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to North Baddesley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Baddesley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | +39% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 365 | 63.3 | +60% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -12% |
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +96% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +233% |
| Totton | 1,824 | 69.8 | +76% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +89% |
| Marchwood | 285 | 48.7 | +23% |
1 areas within North Baddesley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Baddesley had the highest rate (39.6 per 1,000) and North Baddesley the lowest (39.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley | Neighbourhood | 7,025 | 278 | 39.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in North Baddesley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Tanners Road | 21 |
| On or near Queens Ride | 20 |
| On or near Heath Road | 13 |
| On or near Seymour Lane | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Edwina Close | 9 |
| On or near Norton Welch Close | 8 |
| On or near Brownhill Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Baddesley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 36.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.6% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
North Baddesley has an estimated population of 7,025. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Baddesley sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Baddesley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is North Baddesley a safe place to live?
North Baddesley recorded 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in North Baddesley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (27).
Is crime in North Baddesley going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Baddesley was down 23% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 361 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Baddesley?
North Baddesley is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to North Baddesley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.