SO23 9HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO23 9HZ

SO23 9HZ, Winchester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.27 per 1,000 population. This SO23 9HZ 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 9HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO23 9HZ, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SO23 9HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Street with total crimes: 9
  • Trafalgar Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

SO23 9HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.2754.55%
Criminal damage and arson76.76133.33%
Other theft62.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-40.00%
Burglary52.39400.00%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Public order31.59-66.67%
Shoplifting31.19-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.37400.00%
Public order93.980.00%
Shoplifting73.58-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Drugs21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.47-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences116.36-35.29%
Public order94.3780.00%
Other theft53.5866.67%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Drugs31.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.240.00%
Shoplifting176.76-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour106.76400.00%
Public order53.9825.00%
Drugs41.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-42.86%
Other crime31.590.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.2576.92%
Violence and sexual offences179.146.25%
Criminal damage and arson76.76600.00%
Public order42.78-20.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Other theft20.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.48-5.88%
Shoplifting136.3618.18%
Other theft65.1720.00%
Public order52.3925.00%
Drugs21.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.8813.33%
Shoplifting116.76-31.25%
Other theft54.37400.00%
Drugs41.99100.00%
Public order41.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.29166.67%
Violence and sexual offences156.36-11.76%
Public order65.960.00%
Drugs22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.92-41.38%
Shoplifting66.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39150.00%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.05163.64%
Public order1011.53-23.08%
Shoplifting103.98-28.57%
Drugs43.980.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1427.830.00%
Public order135.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.370.00%
Drugs44.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Theft from the person41.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 202417
May 202417
April 202416
March 202417
February 202415
January 202417
December 202329
November 202311

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202311

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202416
June 202417
May 202423
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 20246
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO23 9HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St George'S Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trafalgar Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 4. Black Swan Yard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Clement Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Mews Lane
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Erskine Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. St James' Villas
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Thomas Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dummer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Romans' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beaufort Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1