Crime Rate in St Luke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Luke

The total recorded crimes in St Luke, Winchester, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Luke crime rate of 2.22 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 St Luke, encompassing approximately 16,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Luke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queens Mead with total crimes: 4
  • Somers Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsley Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is St Luke?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, St Luke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 632 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Luke witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Luke had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 548 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Luke witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Luke Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Luke has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total St Luke crimes were 632. The crime rate of St Luke in 2024 was 39.05 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Luke were around 548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.86 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 7 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
Southwick and Wickham45 6528 9375 12
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

St Luke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 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 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202520
January 202519
December 202415
November 202422
October 202415
September 202429
August 202425
July 202430
June 202438
May 202417
April 202431

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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 St Luke in March 2025

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

1. Queens Mead (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Somers Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingsley Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cobbett Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wayneflete Place (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Thurmond Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Woodfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Green Jacket Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Drummond Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Paulet Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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