Crime Rate in Upper Meon Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Meon Valley

The total recorded crimes in Upper Meon Valley, Winchester, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Meon Valley crime rate of 336.70 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 Upper Meon Valley, encompassing approximately 118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Meon Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Lippen Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Long Priors with total crimes: 6

How safe is Upper Meon Valley?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Upper Meon Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 652 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Upper Meon Valley witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Upper Meon Valley had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 532 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Upper Meon Valley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Winchester, Upper Meon Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upper Meon Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Upper Meon Valley has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 336.70 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Meon Valley crimes were 652. The crime rate of Upper Meon Valley in 2024 was 5488.22 (year) or 457.35 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Meon Valley were around 532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4478.11 (year) or 373.18 (month) ranking 8 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
St Luke36 9632 8548 7
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

Upper Meon Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
September 20243
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 20244
August 202413
July 202415
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20258
December 202416
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 202416
June 202440
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
October 202413
September 202441
August 202415
July 202442
June 202428
April 202416

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20241
July 202411
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Upper Meon Valley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Lippen Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
3. Long Priors (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The White Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Allens Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Corhampton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Watton Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Spinney (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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