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Crime in Andover

Andover had 1,163 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 105 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 17 Test Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 188% above the middle Test Valley area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

SP10, Test Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Andover

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105crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 17Test Valley rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common509 in 3 months

Month by month

364 Mar 310 Apr 351 May 386 Jun 395 Jul 382 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Andover. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence50944%
anti-social behaviour18316%
public order11510%
shoplifting777%
criminal damage666%
theft635%
drugs504%
burglary262%

Andover against Test Valley

TypeAndover per 1,000Middle Test Valley areaChange
Violence4612.8▲ 17%
Burglary2.32.2▲ 30%
Vehicle crime1.12.2▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour16.55.1▼ 2%
Theft and robbery7.95.1▲ 52%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Andover105▲ 13%
Upper Clatford58.4▲ 88%
Anna Valley36.4▲ 100%
Weyhill19.3–
Goodworth Clatford8–
See every Test Valley area ranked on the crime in Test Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Andover a safe area?

Andover had about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 17 Test Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Andover?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (509), followed by anti-social behaviour (183) and public order (115).