SO23 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO23 7EJ

SO23 7EJ, Winchester has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This SO23 7EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO23 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO23 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO23 7EJ, encompassing approximately 3665 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO23 7EJ area, explore the SO23 7EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SO23 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Station Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Sussex Street with total crimes: 5

SO23 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.55-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.55-28.57%
Shoplifting82.73-42.86%
Drugs72.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-20.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Public order20.82-71.43%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.3727.27%
Shoplifting143.82-56.25%
Public order73.8275.00%
Drugs61.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6466.67%
Other theft31.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3221.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.27266.67%
Burglary53.0066.67%
Public order41.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2836.36%
Public order84.09-20.00%
Shoplifting82.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1825.00%
Burglary31.36-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-82.35%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.01183.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.64-38.89%
Public order103.0066.67%
Other theft72.7375.00%
Burglary41.9133.33%
Shoplifting41.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Bicycle theft31.09200.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7312.50%
Shoplifting84.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.18200.00%
Public order61.64100.00%
Other theft41.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Burglary31.09-25.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9145.45%
Shoplifting44.37300.00%
Burglary41.0933.33%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.55-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9188.89%
Shoplifting74.6416.67%
Other theft51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Burglary31.09-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.55-10.00%
Public order72.46250.00%
Shoplifting61.91-14.29%
Other theft51.64150.00%
Burglary51.360.00%
Drugs41.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.460.00%
Shoplifting72.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9166.67%
Public order21.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-66.67%
Other theft20.55-71.43%
Drugs10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.550.00%
Other theft72.730.00%
Bicycle theft61.910.00%
Public order51.640.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
February 202411
January 202417
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20243
May 202417
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202432
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO23 7EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Hill
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sussex Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Marston Gate
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. City Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hyde Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Valentines Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jewry Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hyde Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Monks Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Birinus Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Danes Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. King Alfred Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hyde Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1