Crime Rate in Wonston and Micheldever: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wonston and Micheldever

The total recorded crimes in Wonston and Micheldever, Winchester, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wonston and Micheldever crime rate of 27.22 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 Wonston and Micheldever, encompassing approximately 1,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Wonston and Micheldever Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malpass Road with total crimes: 5
  • New Down Farm Cottages with total crimes: 3
  • Long Barrow Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wonston and Micheldever?

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

  • Relative to Winchester:

    • In 2024, Wonston and Micheldever demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Winchester average, with 350 crimes compared to 665.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wonston and Micheldever recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

    • In 2023, Wonston and Micheldever had fewer crimes than the Winchester average, with 306 crimes compared to 621. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wonston and Micheldever recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Winchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wonston and Micheldever Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wonston and Micheldever has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 27.22 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Winchester, UK

In 2024, the total Wonston and Micheldever crimes were 350. The crime rate of Wonston and Micheldever in 2024 was 340.30 (year) or 28.36 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Winchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wonston and Micheldever were around 306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 297.52 (year) or 24.79 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Winchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wonston and Micheldever)CrimesRank (Wonston and Micheldever)CrimesRank (Wonston and Micheldever)
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
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
St Barnabas18 15401 12337 13
Colden Common and Twyford17 16227 16230 16

Wonston and Micheldever Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202415
August 20248
July 202417
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wonston and Micheldever in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wonston and Micheldever postcode area is presented below.

1. Malpass Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Down Farm Cottages (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Long Barrow Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ellis Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Hickory Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pine Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Wellesley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rees Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Blackwell Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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