SO21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO21

SO21, Winchester has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO21, encompassing approximately 20802 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 5

SO21 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO21

The postcode district are associated with the SO21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO21 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.47-27.27%
Vehicle crime161.546.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.77100.00%
Public order100.58-9.09%
Other theft90.48-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.4333.33%
Other crime30.1950.00%
Drugs30.14-81.25%
Burglary20.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.05-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences448.4633.33%
Other theft422.12281.82%
Theft from the person282.020.00%
Drugs161.35220.00%
Vehicle crime150.77-16.67%
Public order110.7257.14%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-45.45%
Robbery30.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.14-81.25%
Burglary30.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.3437.50%
Vehicle crime181.5938.46%
Anti-social behaviour160.87220.00%
Other theft110.7722.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.5357.14%
Public order70.5375.00%
Drugs50.3466.67%
Burglary30.24-40.00%
Other crime20.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Shoplifting20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime131.15160.00%
Other theft90.6212.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.34-58.33%
Burglary50.2466.67%
Public order40.24-66.67%
Other crime40.19-33.33%
Drugs30.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.1366.67%
Public order121.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour120.5820.00%
Other theft80.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.38100.00%
Other crime60.29500.00%
Vehicle crime50.29-58.33%
Burglary30.24-70.00%
Drugs30.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.70-28.00%
Vehicle crime120.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour100.5866.67%
Burglary100.48-28.57%
Other theft100.48100.00%
Public order70.4875.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.1950.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.6166.67%
Burglary141.20133.33%
Vehicle crime140.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.67-50.00%
Other theft50.29-44.44%
Public order40.24-42.86%
Drugs40.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.19-66.67%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.32-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour120.72140.00%
Other theft90.58-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.43-36.36%
Public order70.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.340.00%
Burglary60.29-25.00%
Other crime30.2950.00%
Drugs20.14-60.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.99-6.67%
Vehicle crime111.3537.50%
Other theft110.5337.50%
Burglary80.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.38-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour50.29-16.67%
Drugs50.2466.67%
Public order40.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.6557.89%
Criminal damage and arson111.4457.14%
Other theft80.5360.00%
Vehicle crime80.38-33.33%
Public order80.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.38-33.33%
Drugs30.29200.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.41-53.66%
Vehicle crime120.91-72.09%
Public order100.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour90.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.4375.00%
Burglary70.34-12.50%
Other theft50.34-16.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.05-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime436.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.070.00%
Public order141.970.00%
Burglary80.670.00%
Other theft60.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.290.00%
Drugs50.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202418
June 202413
May 20245
April 202412
March 202414
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 202343

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202442
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202444
July 202433
June 202424
May 202430
April 202418
March 202425
February 202415
January 202428
December 202330
November 202319
October 202341

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 202414
February 20246
January 20248
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202416
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246
February 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chapel Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Badgers Bolt
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Morse Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Telegraph Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Martins Fields
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Easton Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Chilland Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. New Down Farm Cottages
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Saddlers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Beech End
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Bostock Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Lanham Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Kiln Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. B3047
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pyle Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gardiner Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Andover Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Coopers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Temple Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Long Barrow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rees Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Blackwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stockbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Winchester Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Carthagena
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1