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 May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Meon Valley crime rate of 235.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upper Meon Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Coombe Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Winchester.

    • 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 areas in the Winchester.

  • 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 May 2025 the Upper Meon Valley has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 235.69 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Upper Meon Valley)CrimesRank (Upper Meon Valley)
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
The Worthys69 4802 4649 6
Central Meon Valley41 6718 5743 5
Southwick and Wickham46 5528 9375 12
St Luke36 8632 8548 7
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

Upper Meon Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 20244
August 202413
July 202415
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20251
January 20258
December 202416
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
July 202416
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20256
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20257
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
May 20249

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202515
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
October 202413
September 202441
August 202415
July 202442
June 202428

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20256
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
January 20253
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
October 20246
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
2. Coombe Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Headon View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Whaddon Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hoskings Row (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Torbay Farm (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Scivier'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beech Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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