SO22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO22

SO22, Winchester has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO22, encompassing approximately 31642 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SO22 Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Hill Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Milner Place with total crimes: 8

SO22 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO22

The postcode district are associated with the SO22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO22 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 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences765.5318.75%
Anti-social behaviour172.4054.55%
Public order160.54-20.00%
Burglary110.51266.67%
Other theft110.3522.22%
Vehicle crime100.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.32-23.08%
Drugs90.32200.00%
Shoplifting80.2860.00%
Other crime40.25-60.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.80-17.95%
Public order202.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.63-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour110.41-31.25%
Other crime100.3566.67%
Other theft90.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime70.280.00%
Shoplifting50.2225.00%
Possession of weapons40.16100.00%
Burglary30.13-57.14%
Drugs30.09-57.14%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.754.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.4750.00%
Other theft180.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.5714.29%
Public order160.5123.08%
Drugs70.5140.00%
Burglary70.22-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.22-12.50%
Other crime60.220.00%
Shoplifting40.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.13-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.12-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson142.3727.27%
Anti-social behaviour140.44-50.00%
Public order130.44-7.14%
Other theft90.41-10.00%
Burglary80.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime80.25100.00%
Other crime60.25-40.00%
Drugs50.190.00%
Shoplifting40.16-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences805.946.67%
Anti-social behaviour282.5312.00%
Burglary160.88166.67%
Public order140.51-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.44-21.43%
Other theft100.3542.86%
Other crime100.32233.33%
Shoplifting70.32-22.22%
Drugs50.2225.00%
Vehicle crime40.16-66.67%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.50-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour252.378.70%
Public order150.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.4740.00%
Vehicle crime120.44140.00%
Shoplifting90.38-25.00%
Other theft70.28-30.00%
Burglary60.22-50.00%
Drugs40.19100.00%
Other crime30.13-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.63-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour232.5676.92%
Burglary120.73-14.29%
Shoplifting120.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.38-56.52%
Public order100.32-33.33%
Other theft100.3225.00%
Other crime100.3225.00%
Vehicle crime50.3266.67%
Possession of weapons30.16200.00%
Drugs20.09-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.8823.53%
Criminal damage and arson232.65475.00%
Public order150.7387.50%
Burglary140.47250.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.448.33%
Shoplifting100.41-16.67%
Other theft80.3233.33%
Other crime80.2533.33%
Drugs50.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.16-25.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences684.236.25%
Shoplifting122.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.38200.00%
Public order80.38-20.00%
Other theft60.25200.00%
Other crime60.19500.00%
Drugs50.1925.00%
Possession of weapons50.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.13-75.00%
Burglary40.13-20.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences643.7023.08%
Criminal damage and arson162.0214.29%
Public order100.5125.00%
Burglary50.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.160.00%
Shoplifting40.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.13-20.00%
Drugs40.13100.00%
Other theft20.13-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.51-8.77%
Criminal damage and arson141.640.00%
Other theft90.44-10.00%
Public order80.28-71.43%
Burglary80.250.00%
Vehicle crime50.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.16-50.00%
Drugs20.16-60.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.52-18.57%
Public order281.803.70%
Criminal damage and arson140.88133.33%
Other theft100.44-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour100.32-33.33%
Burglary80.32-38.46%
Drugs50.25-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.160.00%
Shoplifting20.13-66.67%
Other crime20.06-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences705.340.00%
Public order272.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.850.00%
Burglary130.470.00%
Other theft110.410.00%
Other crime70.350.00%
Shoplifting60.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.190.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Vehicle crime60.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202416
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
February 202415
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202328
September 202327

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 924 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202464
July 202478
June 202475
May 202480
April 202475
March 202481
February 202484
January 202468
December 202364
November 202352
October 202357
September 202370

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416
June 202414
May 202428
April 202425
March 202423
February 202413
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202421
June 202414
May 202411
April 202414
March 202410
February 202423
January 20244
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 202416
April 20246
March 202412
February 202414
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 75 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202418
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Hill Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other crime2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Milner Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 4. Queens Mead
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Morse Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Upton Grey Close
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 8. Lansdowne Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Octavia Hill
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Valley
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Chatham Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Taplings Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Swanmore Close
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 15. Bostock Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Lanham Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Wolfe Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Drayton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Hill Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Erskine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kingsley Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Mildmay Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sheridan Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bailey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Thurmond Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Greenhill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Western Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coker Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Pyle Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2