SO23 9PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO23 9PE

SO23 9PE, Winchester has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.35 per 1,000 population. This SO23 9PE 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 9PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO23 9PE, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO23 9PE area, explore the SO23 9PE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SO23 9PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Silver Hill with total crimes: 13
  • St George'S Street with total crimes: 9

SO23 9PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.3514.29%
Violence and sexual offences106.59-9.09%
Drugs84.12166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.2920.00%
Burglary52.47400.00%
Other theft52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Public order52.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.82-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences115.76-31.25%
Public order84.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.290.00%
Vehicle crime42.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Drugs31.65-25.00%
Other theft21.24-60.00%
Burglary10.82-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2629.238.33%
Violence and sexual offences1610.716.67%
Public order86.59700.00%
Other theft53.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-37.50%
Burglary42.06300.00%
Drugs41.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2425.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.29-16.67%
Drugs52.0666.67%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order10.82-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3028.8215.38%
Violence and sexual offences1812.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson67.410.00%
Public order42.47-33.33%
Drugs31.6550.00%
Other theft21.24-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2626.7630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1410.71-36.36%
Other theft75.7640.00%
Public order62.8820.00%
Vehicle crime32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.9483.33%
Shoplifting209.06-28.57%
Other theft58.24400.00%
Public order52.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2823.4786.67%
Violence and sexual offences1211.53-36.84%
Public order74.94600.00%
Drugs22.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.0011.76%
Shoplifting157.82-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour56.1866.67%
Drugs52.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.0633.33%
Other crime11.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2327.184.55%
Violence and sexual offences179.476.25%
Public order67.00-25.00%
Drugs62.4750.00%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-78.57%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2231.2946.67%
Violence and sexual offences169.0645.45%
Anti-social behaviour146.59133.33%
Public order85.76100.00%
Drugs43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.530.00%
Drugs42.470.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202416
June 202415
May 202418
April 202414
March 202422
February 202412
January 202419
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202426
June 202424
May 202430
April 202426
March 202420
February 202428
January 202415
December 202323
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Silver Hill
    Total13
    Drugs7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. St George'S Street
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Clement Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Edgar Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. St James' Villas
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Thomas Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Compton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dummer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Michael'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Romans' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beaufort Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1