Crime Rate in Winchester: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winchester

The total recorded crimes in Winchester, Winchester in January 2025 are around 688 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winchester crime rate of 5.40 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (-6.07% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (63) incidents (34.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (-7.81% decrease)
Winchester Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawpit Rise with total crimes: 15
  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

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 (120 crimes), and the safest, Colden Common and Twyford (13 crimes), is 107 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Winchester.

Similarly, the area of Whiteley, Knowle & Wickham (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Alresford (14 crimes), with a difference of 120 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Winchester.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michael120
Whiteley and Shedfield115
St Paul60
The Worthys50
St Bartholomew47

Safest Wards:

Central Meon Valley24
Wonston and Micheldever21
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery20
Alresford and Itchen Valley20
Colden Common and Twyford13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Whiteley, Knowle & Wickham134
Winchester Central & South103
Winchester East88
Winchester West50
Winchester North & Sparsholt48

Safest Areas:

Springvale & Itchen Abbas24
Colden Common & Twyford23
Oliver's Battery and Hursley23
South Wonston, Sutton Scotney & Micheldever18
New Alresford14

Winchester Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Winchester has recorded 688 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 238th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart350 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire579 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham536 87,596 97,241 9
Test Valley608 99,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,157 414,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,045 513,884 713,661 6
Eastleigh774 612,101 411,172 4
Havant925 212,564 111,272 3
Gosport580 38,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor745 110,028 29,134 2

Winchester Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Other theft 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (282 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (325 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (128 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (684 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 662 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202559
December 202464
November 202479
October 202480
September 202469
August 2024128
July 202473
June 2024110

A total of 2841 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 355.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 684 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025294
December 2024313
November 2024323
October 2024304
September 2024282
August 2024325
July 2024316
June 2024684

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202550
December 202430
November 202451
October 202447
September 202449
August 202466
July 202495
June 2024108

A total of 707 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202451
November 202459
October 202485
September 202472
August 2024102
July 2024104
June 2024186

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 330 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202434
November 202457
October 202433
September 202438
August 202426
July 202447
June 202462

A total of 555 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 69.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202428
November 202452
October 202452
September 2024104
August 202469
July 202495
June 2024120

A total of 276 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202433
November 202430
October 202427
September 202436
August 202452
July 202427
June 202448

A total of 668 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202464
November 202465
October 202480
September 202464
August 202498
July 202484
June 2024166

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 202431
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 198 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
December 202414
November 202422
October 202434
September 202426
August 202417
July 202420
June 202444

A total of 533 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202563
December 202447
November 202455
October 202446
September 202464
August 202457
July 202479
June 2024122

High Crime Locations Winchester in January 2025

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

1. Sawpit Rise (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. West Hill Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
3. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Burglary1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Silver Hill (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Morse Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour3

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