Crime Rate in Denmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Denmead

The total recorded crimes in Denmead, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Denmead crime rate of 3.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Denmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereford Park with total crimes: 7
  • Peakfield with total crimes: 3
  • Darnel Road 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 May 2025 the Denmead has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Denmead)CrimesRank (Denmead)CrimesRank (Denmead)
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
Bishop's Waltham40 7382 13236 15
Alresford and Itchen Valley23 14435 10438 9
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery30 9364 14418 10
Wonston and Micheldever28 11350 15306 14
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford17 16227 16230 16

Denmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202411
October 202418
September 202411
August 202420
July 202415
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Denmead in May 2025

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

1. Hereford Park (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Peakfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Darnel Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southernhay (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Harrow Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Melick Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Soake Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Bere Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carpenters Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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