Crime Rate in Bishop's Waltham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Waltham

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Waltham, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Waltham crime rate of 20.13 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 Bishop's Waltham, encompassing approximately 1,987 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Bishop's Waltham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shipcote Lane with total crimes: 4
  • New Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bishop's Waltham?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Bishop's Waltham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 382 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishop's Waltham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Waltham had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 236 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishop's Waltham recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, Bishop's Waltham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishop's Waltham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Waltham has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 20.13 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Waltham crimes were 382. The crime rate of Bishop's Waltham in 2024 was 192.20 (year) or 16.02 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Waltham were around 236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.74 (year) or 9.90 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Waltham)CrimesRank (Bishop's Waltham)CrimesRank (Bishop's Waltham)
St Michael137 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield98 21,196 21,121 2
St Paul88 3960 3900 3
St Bartholomew29 10663 6763 4
The Worthys69 4802 4649 6
Central Meon Valley41 6718 5743 5
Southwick and Wickham46 5528 9375 12
St Luke36 8632 8548 7
Upper Meon Valley28 12652 7532 8
Alresford and Itchen Valley23 14435 10438 9
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery30 9364 14418 10
Denmead27 13410 11400 11
Wonston and Micheldever28 11350 15306 14
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford17 16227 16230 16

Bishop's Waltham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 202514
February 20259
January 202522
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202428
May 202428

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Waltham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Waltham postcode area is presented below.

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Shipcote Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. New Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Clover Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bosworth Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rareridge Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gunners Mews (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Damson Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buttercup Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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