SO50 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO50

SO50, Winchester has recorded a total of 294 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO50 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO50, encompassing approximately 39834 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (18.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)

SO50 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Magpie Lane with total crimes: 7

SO50 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO50

The postcode district are associated with the SO50, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO50 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.3818.00%
Anti-social behaviour332.963.12%
Shoplifting270.833.85%
Other theft270.6812.50%
Public order240.68-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.6042.86%
Vehicle crime160.506.67%
Burglary80.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft80.20-11.11%
Drugs60.20200.00%
Robbery30.15200.00%
Possession of weapons30.08-25.00%
Other crime10.08-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1006.75-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour322.51-3.03%
Shoplifting260.8030.00%
Public order250.650.00%
Other theft240.634.35%
Vehicle crime150.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.387.69%
Burglary100.3542.86%
Bicycle theft90.25800.00%
Other crime70.23250.00%
Possession of weapons40.18-33.33%
Drugs20.10-33.33%
Robbery10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.3524.14%
Anti-social behaviour332.7183.33%
Public order250.838.70%
Other theft230.63130.00%
Shoplifting200.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson130.5085.71%
Vehicle crime100.3325.00%
Burglary70.250.00%
Possession of weapons60.180.00%
Drugs30.150.00%
Other crime20.08-60.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-75.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences875.02-13.00%
Shoplifting282.1886.67%
Public order230.7027.78%
Anti-social behaviour180.58-14.29%
Other theft100.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime80.25-20.00%
Burglary70.20-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson70.18-46.15%
Other crime50.18400.00%
Bicycle theft40.13-20.00%
Drugs30.10-57.14%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1005.906.38%
Anti-social behaviour212.51-22.22%
Other theft180.530.00%
Public order180.45-25.00%
Burglary170.45-37.04%
Shoplifting150.43-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson130.38-13.33%
Vehicle crime100.33-16.67%
Drugs70.25600.00%
Robbery60.180.00%
Bicycle theft50.15400.00%
Possession of weapons40.13-20.00%
Other crime10.10-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.30-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour272.360.00%
Burglary270.6835.00%
Public order240.68-4.00%
Shoplifting220.60-38.89%
Other theft180.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.45-21.05%
Vehicle crime120.38-45.45%
Possession of weapons50.30400.00%
Other crime50.13150.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1067.089.28%
Shoplifting362.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour270.9022.73%
Public order250.68127.27%
Vehicle crime220.63100.00%
Burglary200.55122.22%
Criminal damage and arson190.50171.43%
Other theft150.480.00%
Drugs40.38-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Other crime20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences974.82-14.16%
Anti-social behaviour222.4446.67%
Other theft150.55-6.25%
Public order110.38-26.67%
Vehicle crime110.28-54.17%
Shoplifting90.28-50.00%
Burglary90.23-18.18%
Drugs90.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.23-72.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.3525.56%
Criminal damage and arson252.8456.25%
Vehicle crime240.63-4.00%
Shoplifting180.605.88%
Other theft160.45-38.46%
Public order150.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.38-64.29%
Burglary110.38-15.38%
Bicycle theft60.28100.00%
Drugs50.150.00%
Other crime30.13-57.14%
Robbery10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.55-10.89%
Anti-social behaviour422.2631.25%
Other theft261.0552.94%
Vehicle crime250.6538.89%
Shoplifting170.63-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson160.43-5.88%
Public order150.40-48.28%
Burglary130.38-27.78%
Other crime70.3316.67%
Drugs50.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.13-40.00%
Robbery10.08-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.54-13.51%
Public order290.8038.10%
Shoplifting230.73-8.00%
Vehicle crime180.58-10.00%
Burglary180.4580.00%
Other theft170.456.25%
Criminal damage and arson170.43112.50%
Other crime60.43200.00%
Drugs60.15200.00%
Bicycle theft50.15400.00%
Robbery50.1325.00%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.25-23.48%
Anti-social behaviour372.54-5.13%
Shoplifting250.93-16.67%
Public order210.63-19.23%
Vehicle crime200.53-4.76%
Other theft160.5077.78%
Burglary100.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.25-55.56%
Robbery40.200.00%
Other crime20.10-33.33%
Drugs20.05-60.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour393.310.00%
Shoplifting300.980.00%
Public order260.750.00%
Vehicle crime210.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.530.00%
Burglary140.450.00%
Other theft90.350.00%
Bicycle theft60.230.00%
Drugs50.150.00%
Other crime30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024118
June 2024100
May 2024108
April 202487
March 2024100
February 202494
January 2024106
December 202397
November 2023113
October 202390
September 2023101
August 2023101
July 2023132

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202432
May 202433
April 202418
March 202421
February 202427
January 202427
December 202322
November 202315
October 202342
September 202332
August 202337
July 202339

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202426
May 202420
April 202428
March 202415
February 202422
January 202436
December 20239
November 202318
October 202317
September 202323
August 202325
July 202330

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202425
May 202425
April 202423
March 202418
February 202424
January 202425
December 202311
November 202315
October 202315
September 202329
August 202321
July 202326

A total of 171 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202417
February 202427
January 202420
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 202318
August 202310
July 202314

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202415
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 202412
January 202422
December 202311
November 202324
October 202325
September 202318
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202424
May 202423
April 202410
March 202418
February 202418
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 202326
September 202317
August 202316
July 20239

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202413
April 20247
March 202413
February 202415
January 202419
December 20237
November 202325
October 202316
September 202317
August 20238
July 202318

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO50 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total40
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft4
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Magpie Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Belmont Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 6. Colchester Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bakers Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 9. Arrow Close
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Leigh Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Passfield Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cherbourg Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sparrow Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Kingsmill Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. B3354
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goodwood Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pembroke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Market Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ullswater
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Meadow Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. High Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fair Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. B3037
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Clementine Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Judd Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Mottisfont Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Penrhyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1