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Crime in Romsey

Romsey had 304 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 17 Test Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 90% above the middle Test Valley area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

SO51, Test Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romsey

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69.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 17Test Valley rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common89 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 79 Apr 101 May 88 Jun 122 Jul 94 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8929%
anti-social behaviour4615%
shoplifting3712%
public order258%
burglary227%
theft217%
criminal damage196%
vehicle crime145%

Romsey against Test Valley

TypeRomsey per 1,000Middle Test Valley areaChange
Violence20.312.8▲ 9%
Burglary52.2▲ 69%
Vehicle crime3.22.2–
Anti-social behaviour10.55.1▲ 21%
Theft and robbery7.15.1▲ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rownhams102.1▲ 16%
Romsey69.3▲ 15%
North Baddesley42.4▼ 13%
Crampmoor38.4▼ 21%
Ampfield15.1–
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 Romsey a safe area?

Romsey had about 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 17 Test Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Romsey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (89), followed by anti-social behaviour (46) and shoplifting (37).