16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Winchester
Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Winchester. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | St Michael | 120.7 | 144 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Southwick and Wickham | 72.5 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 3 | St Luke | 60.6 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Whiteley and Shedfield | 55.0 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Bishop's Waltham | 51.8 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 6 | St Paul | 48.6 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 7 | St Bartholomew | 46.9 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Alresford and Itchen Valley | 44.5 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 9 | The Worthys | 39.8 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Wonston and Micheldever | 37.0 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Colden Common and Twyford | 35.1 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Upper Meon Valley | 34.3 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Central Meon Valley | 33.3 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 14 | St Barnabas | 31.6 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Denmead | 26.8 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery | 17.4 | 33 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Winchester has the highest crime rate?
St Michael has the highest crime rate in Winchester, with 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Winchester?
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery has the lowest crime rate among Winchester's wards, with 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Winchester have?
Winchester has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.