Crime Rate in Central Meon Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Meon Valley

The total recorded crimes in Central Meon Valley, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Meon Valley crime rate of 13.73 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 Central Meon Valley, encompassing approximately 2,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Central Meon Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heath Upper Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hundred Acres Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Central Meon Valley?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Central Meon Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Winchester average, with 718 crimes compared to 665. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Meon Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, Central Meon Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Winchester average, with 743 crimes compared to 621. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central Meon Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, Central Meon Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Meon Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central Meon Valley has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 13.73 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Central Meon Valley crimes were 718. The crime rate of Central Meon Valley in 2024 was 240.46 (year) or 20.04 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Meon Valley were around 743 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.84 (year) or 20.74 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)
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
Southwick and Wickham46 5528 9375 12
St Luke36 8632 8548 7
Upper Meon Valley28 12652 7532 8
Bishop's Waltham40 7382 13236 15
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

Central Meon Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 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 Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202510
February 202532
January 202516
December 202410
November 202424
October 202431
September 202414
August 202411
July 202425
June 202490
May 202425

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Central Meon Valley in May 2025

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

1. Heath Upper Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Hundred Acres Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
3. Brook Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Spring Vale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Hawthorn Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mere Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Larkspur Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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