Crime Rate in Denmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denmead

The total recorded crimes in Denmead, Winchester, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denmead crime rate of 4.47 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 Denmead, encompassing approximately 6,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Denmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrow Way with total crimes: 3
  • Forest Mead with total crimes: 2
  • River End with total crimes: 2

How safe is Denmead?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Denmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 410 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Denmead recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, Denmead had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 400 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Denmead recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Denmead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Denmead has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Denmead crimes were 410. The crime rate of Denmead in 2024 was 59.11 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Denmead were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.67 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denmead)CrimesRank (Denmead)CrimesRank (Denmead)
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
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery29 12364 14418 10
St Barnabas29 13401 12337 13
Wonston and Micheldever27 14350 15306 14
Colden Common and Twyford19 16227 16230 16

Denmead 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202411
October 202418
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Denmead in July 2025

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

1. Harrow Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Forest Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. River End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Peakfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Field Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Anmore Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Darnel Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Little Mead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Anmore Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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