Crime in Rownhams and Nursling: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Rownhams and Nursling in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rownhams and Nursling at a glance
- Crime trends in Rownhams and Nursling
- Types of crime in Rownhams and Nursling
- Rownhams and Nursling compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rownhams and Nursling
- Streets with the most crime in Rownhams and Nursling
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rownhams and Nursling
- Population and deprivation in Rownhams and Nursling
- Questions about crime in Rownhams and Nursling
- About this data
365 crimes were recorded in Rownhams and Nursling in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rownhams and Nursling has the 902nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rownhams and Nursling | Test Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 365 | 8,166 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,762 | 135,201 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rownhams and Nursling was highest in the year to July 2022 (452 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (365). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 365 | 63.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 378 | 65.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 374 | 64.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 425 | 73.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 452 | 78.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 422 | 73.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 404 | 70.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 382 | 66.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 428 | 74.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rownhams and Nursling 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+43%) and criminal damage and arson (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 20.1 | 0.59 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 11.1 | 1.34 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 6.2 | 1.27 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -22% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +30% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +67% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.9 | 1.97 | +120% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +500% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rownhams and Nursling
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rownhams and Nursling
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rownhams and Nursling
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rownhams and Nursling
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rownhams and Nursling
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rownhams and Nursling
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rownhams and Nursling
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 16 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rownhams and Nursling
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rownhams and Nursling
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rownhams and Nursling
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rownhams and Nursling
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rownhams and Nursling
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rownhams and Nursling
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rownhams and Nursling recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rownhams and Nursling, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rownhams and Nursling.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rownhams and Nursling |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley | 278 | 39.6 | -38% |
| Totton | 1,824 | 69.8 | +10% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +108% |
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | -13% |
| Marchwood | 285 | 48.7 | -23% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -45% |
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +22% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +18% |
1 areas within Rownhams and Nursling, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams had the highest rate (65.2 per 1,000) and Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams the lowest (65.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | Neighbourhood | 9,584 | 625 | 65.2 |
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 Rownhams and Nursling over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knowles Close | 67 |
| On or near Bargain Close | 18 |
| On or near Nutsea Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Jerrett'S Lane | 12 |
| On or near Colt Close | 11 |
| On or near Franconia Drive | 11 |
| On or near Yewtree Lane | 11 |
| On or near Routs Way | 10 |
| On or near Toogoods Way | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rownhams and Nursling 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 | 158 | 43.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
Rownhams and Nursling has an estimated population of 5,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rownhams and Nursling sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rownhams and Nursling |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Rownhams and Nursling a safe place to live?
Rownhams and Nursling recorded 63.3 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 Rownhams and Nursling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (64).
Is crime in Rownhams and Nursling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rownhams and Nursling was down 3% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 378 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rownhams and Nursling?
Rownhams and Nursling 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 Rownhams and Nursling. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.