Crime Rate in The Worthys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Worthys

The total recorded crimes in The Worthys, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Worthys crime rate of 16.76 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 The Worthys, encompassing approximately 4,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
The Worthys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morse Road with total crimes: 12
  • Venta Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Bright Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is The Worthys?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, The Worthys reported a higher crime volume than the Winchester average, with 802 crimes compared to 665. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, The Worthys witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, The Worthys experienced a greater number of crimes than the Winchester average, with 649 crimes compared to 621. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, The Worthys witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Worthys Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Worthys has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 16.76 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total The Worthys crimes were 802. The crime rate of The Worthys in 2024 was 194.82 (year) or 16.23 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Worthys were around 649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 157.65 (year) or 13.14 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Worthys)CrimesRank (The Worthys)CrimesRank (The Worthys)
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
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

The Worthys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 202512
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 202418
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 202412
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202513
January 20256
December 202410
November 202418
October 20245
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202545
February 202520
January 202515
December 202428
November 202413
October 202414
September 202420
August 202425
July 202435
June 202456
May 202439

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202513
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 202511
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations The Worthys in May 2025

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

1. Morse Road (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Venta Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
3. Bright Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Pyle Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Ranulph Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Down Farm Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. London Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Barton Ashes (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Garstons Track (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Hillside Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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