Crime Rate in Alresford and Itchen Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alresford and Itchen Valley

The total recorded crimes in Alresford and Itchen Valley, Winchester, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alresford and Itchen Valley crime rate of 3.11 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 Alresford and Itchen Valley, encompassing approximately 7,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alresford and Itchen Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Ashburton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alresford and Itchen Valley?

To understand the safety of Alresford and Itchen Valley, we need to analyze Alresford and Itchen Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Alresford and Itchen Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 435 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alresford and Itchen Valley recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Alresford and Itchen Valley had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 438 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alresford and Itchen Valley recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, Alresford and Itchen Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alresford and Itchen Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Alresford and Itchen Valley has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Alresford and Itchen Valley crimes were 435. The crime rate of Alresford and Itchen Valley in 2024 was 61.56 (year) or 5.13 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alresford and Itchen Valley were around 438 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.99 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winchester)CrimesRank (Winchester)CrimesRank (Winchester)
St Michael133 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield131 21,196 21,121 2
St Paul71 4960 3900 3
The Worthys109 3802 4649 6
St Bartholomew56 5663 6763 4
Central Meon Valley37 8718 5743 5
Southwick and Wickham45 6528 9375 12
St Luke36 9632 8548 7
Upper Meon Valley40 7652 7532 8
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery30 11364 14418 10
Bishop's Waltham36 10382 13236 15
Denmead23 13410 11400 11
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford24 12227 16230 16
Wonston and Micheldever14 16350 15306 14

Alresford and Itchen Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202437
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202436
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 202413
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427

High Crime Locations Alresford and Itchen Valley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alresford and Itchen Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Ashburton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Alresford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Drove Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. De-Lucy Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Dean (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Arle Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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