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 July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Meon Valley crime rate of 25.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Central Meon Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 12
  • Cobbett Close with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Central Meon Valley has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 25.79 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Central Meon Valley)
St Michael168 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield127 21,196 21,121 2
St Paul77 4960 3900 3
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
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery29 12364 14418 10
Denmead31 11410 11400 11
St Barnabas29 13401 12337 13
Wonston and Micheldever27 14350 15306 14
Colden Common and Twyford19 16227 16230 16

Central Meon Valley 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 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 20251
April 202513
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 202414
August 20247

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202518
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202552
May 202526
April 202523
March 202510
February 202532
January 202516
December 202410
November 202424
October 202431
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Central Meon Valley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total12
Burglary12
3. Cobbett Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Long Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Heath Upper Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Forester Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Lakes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Race Track (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.