CRIME reported in the Test Valley has decreased, but the number of violent and sexual offences reported has increased, the latest police figures show.

In September 2023, the most recent month available, 731 crimes were reported across the borough, which is down from 753 crimes reported in the previous month of August, according to data.police.uk.

The most common category was violence and sexual offences, with 290 offences reported, which is up from 260 in the previous month of August.

Anti-social behaviour incidents were the second-most common category, with 78 reports during the month, followed by 77 reports of public order offences.

Take a look at the interactive map below to see what has been reported near your street.

The number of offences reported in all categories:

Violence and sexual offences - 290 - (260 in August)

Anti-social behaviour - 78 - (98 in August)

Public order - 94 - (57 in August)

Other theft - 64 - (54 in August)

Burglary - 57 - (60 in August)

Criminal damage and arson - 55 - (64 in August)

Vehicle crime - 42 - (54 in August)

Shoplifting - 38 - (53 in August)

Drugs - 12 - (21 in August)

Possession of weapons - 12 - (8 in August)

Robbery - 6 - (8 in August)

Bicycle theft - 5 - (5 in August)

Other crime - 5 - (8 in August)

Theft from the person - 2 - (3 in August)