Crime in North Baddesley: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in North Baddesley in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of North Baddesley
- Questions about crime in North Baddesley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), criminal damage and arson (30), anti-social behaviour (27) and other theft (27) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,280th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | North Baddesley | Test Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 285 | 8,243 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 61.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,025 | 135,201 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in North Baddesley of any year here (285 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 285 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 349 | 49.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 358 | 51.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 443 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 463 | 65.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 458 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 418 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 433 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 398 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 27 and violence and sexual offences fell from 147 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than North Baddesley; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chandler's Ford (35.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Baddesley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | +37% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | +53% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -13% |
| Eastleigh | 3,767 | 79.3 | +95% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +230% |
| Totton | 1,810 | 69.3 | +71% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +87% |
| Marchwood | 297 | 50.7 | +25% |
North Baddesley is the one area listed within North Baddesley, with 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley | Neighbourhood | 7,025 | 285 | 40.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in North Baddesley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tanners Road” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tanners Road | 23 |
| On or near Queens Ride | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Heath Road | 14 |
| On or near Edwina Close | 11 |
| On or near Seymour Lane | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Norton Welch Close | 9 |
| On or near Bracken Road | 8 |
Of the 258 crimes in North Baddesley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
North Baddesley has an estimated population of 7,025 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Baddesley average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | North Baddesley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Baddesley a safe place to live?
North Baddesley recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,280th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Baddesley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (30).
Is crime in North Baddesley going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Baddesley was down 18% on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Baddesley?
About 7,025 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Baddesley?
North Baddesley is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.