Crime Rate in Southwick and Wickham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwick and Wickham

The total recorded crimes in Southwick and Wickham, Winchester, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwick and Wickham crime rate of 21.56 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 Southwick and Wickham, encompassing approximately 2,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Southwick and Wickham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ainsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Firgrove Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Southwick and Wickham?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Southwick and Wickham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 528 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southwick and Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Southwick and Wickham had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 375 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southwick and Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southwick and Wickham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Southwick and Wickham has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 21.56 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Southwick and Wickham crimes were 528. The crime rate of Southwick and Wickham in 2024 was 252.97 (year) or 21.08 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwick and Wickham were around 375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 179.67 (year) or 14.97 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winchester)CrimesRank (Winchester)CrimesRank (Winchester)
St Michael133 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield131 21,196 21,121 2
St Paul71 4960 3900 3
The Worthys109 3802 4649 6
St Bartholomew56 5663 6763 4
Central Meon Valley37 8718 5743 5
St Luke36 9632 8548 7
Upper Meon Valley40 7652 7532 8
Alresford and Itchen Valley22 14435 10438 9
Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery30 11364 14418 10
Bishop's Waltham36 10382 13236 15
Denmead23 13410 11400 11
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford24 12227 16230 16
Wonston and Micheldever14 16350 15306 14

Southwick and Wickham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202529
January 202517
December 202414
November 202419
October 202422
September 202423
August 202427
July 202414
June 202436
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Southwick and Wickham in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Ainsworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Firgrove Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Spur (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Circle (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Houghton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Chivers Corner (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Robins Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Funtley Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Noctule Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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