Crime Rate in St Paul: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Paul

The total recorded crimes in St Paul, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Paul crime rate of 2.52 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 Paul, encompassing approximately 34,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
St Paul Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Paul?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, St Paul reported a higher crime volume than the Winchester average, with 960 crimes compared to 665. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Paul witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, St Paul experienced a greater number of crimes than the Winchester average, with 900 crimes compared to 621. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Paul witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, St Paul has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Paul Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Paul has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total St Paul crimes were 960. The crime rate of St Paul in 2024 was 27.49 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Paul were around 900 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.78 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Paul)CrimesRank (St Paul)CrimesRank (St Paul)
St Michael137 11,913 11,933 1
Whiteley and Shedfield98 21,196 21,121 2
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
Denmead27 13410 11400 11
Wonston and Micheldever28 11350 15306 14
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford17 16227 16230 16

St Paul Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202535
March 202532
February 202529
January 202530
December 202430
November 202431
October 202429
September 202436
August 202427
July 202426
June 202470
May 202443

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 202432
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Paul in May 2025

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

1. West Hill Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
3. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Lansdowne Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Station Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sussex Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Erskine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Sleepers' Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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