Crime Rate in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

The total recorded crimes in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery, Winchester, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery crime rate of 3.14 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 Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery, encompassing approximately 9,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery?

To understand the safety of Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery, we need to analyze Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 364 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 418 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery crimes were 364. The crime rate of Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery in 2024 was 39.42 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.27 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery)CrimesRank (Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery)CrimesRank (Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery)
St Michael168 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield127 21,196 21,121 2
St Paul77 4960 3900 3
Central Meon Valley77 3718 5743 5
St Bartholomew57 7663 6763 4
The Worthys26 15802 4649 6
Bishop's Waltham69 5382 13236 15
Southwick and Wickham67 6528 9375 12
St Luke40 10632 8548 7
Upper Meon Valley43 8652 7532 8
Alresford and Itchen Valley42 9435 10438 9
Denmead31 11410 11400 11
St Barnabas29 13401 12337 13
Wonston and Micheldever27 14350 15306 14
Colden Common and Twyford19 16227 16230 16

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 202513
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 202512
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bridge Lane (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
4. May Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. A3090 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Meredun Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Otterbourne Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Martins Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elder Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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