Crime Rate in Winchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winchester

The total recorded crimes in Winchester, UK in July 2025 are around 928 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winchester crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Winchester, encompassing approximately 127,444 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (342) incidents (3.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (104) incidents (57.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (17.14% increase)
Winchester Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Quaveys Way with total crimes: 21
  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 20
  • St George'S Street with total crimes: 18

Winchester Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Winchester?

To understand the safety of Winchester, we need to analyze Winchester crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Winchester has recorded 10,633 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 83.43 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 194 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,929 crimes with a crime rate of 77.91, ranking it 206 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Winchester reported a higher crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 10,633 crimes compared to 10,291. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Winchester recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Winchester experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hampshire average, with 9,929 crimes compared to 9,558. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Winchester recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Winchester is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Winchester has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Winchester Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Michael (168 crimes), and the safest, Colden Common and Twyford (19 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Winchester.

Similarly, the area of Whiteley, Knowle & Wickham (173 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to South Wonston, Sutton Scotney & Micheldever (21 crimes), with a difference of 152 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Winchester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michael168
Whiteley and Shedfield127
Central Meon Valley77
St Paul77
Bishop's Waltham69

Safest Wards:

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery29
St Barnabas29
Wonston and Micheldever27
The Worthys26
Colden Common and Twyford19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Whiteley, Knowle & Wickham173
Winchester Central & South127
Winchester East120
Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon105
Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase74

Safest Areas:

New Alresford33
Colden Common & Twyford29
Springvale & Itchen Abbas27
Oliver's Battery and Hursley26
South Wonston, Sutton Scotney & Micheldever21

Winchester Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Winchester has recorded 928 crimes with crime rate of 7.28 ranking 225th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Winchester crimes were 10,633. The crime rate of Winchester in 2024 was 83.43 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking it 194 danzarous in the UK. Winchester ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winchester were around 9,929 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.91 (year) or 6.49 (month) ranking 206 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Winchester ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Winchester

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart426 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham680 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Eastleigh1,079 412,101 411,172 4
Havant1,013 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport713 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Winchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (330 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (293 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (83 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (319 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 293 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (294 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 313 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (323 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (304 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (85 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202535
May 202534
April 202549
March 202535
February 202527
January 202523
December 202433
November 202430
October 202427

A total of 218 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202517
May 202518
April 202524
March 202520
February 202520
January 202521
December 202414
November 202422
October 202434

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202555
May 202545
April 202554
March 202571
February 202544
January 202550
December 202430
November 202451
October 202447

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 392 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202524
May 202536
April 202535
March 202550
February 202549
January 202533
December 202434
November 202457
October 202433

A total of 459 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202523
May 202552
April 202545
March 202549
February 202552
January 202535
December 202428
November 202452
October 202452

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410

A total of 671 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202574
May 202574
April 202570
March 202570
February 202554
January 202547
December 202464
November 202465
October 202480

A total of 534 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202567
May 202572
April 202547
March 202558
February 202528
January 202563
December 202447
November 202455
October 202446

A total of 680 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202570
May 202548
April 202583
March 202555
February 202560
January 202559
December 202464
November 202479
October 202480

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3097 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 309.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025342
June 2025330
May 2025286
April 2025293
March 2025319
February 2025293
January 2025294
December 2024313
November 2024323
October 2024304

A total of 718 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202566
May 202575
April 202576
March 202582
February 202572
January 202548
December 202451
November 202459
October 202485

High Crime Locations Winchester in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winchester postcode area is presented below.

1. Quaveys Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. West Hill Drive (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime6
3. St George'S Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
4. Silver Hill (Map)
Total17
Drugs10
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person1
5. Gunners Park (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Other theft6

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