Denmead Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Denmead's crime profile in May 2023, making up nearly 58% of all recorded crimes. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, is 24% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents is 55% below the UK average of 8.0, reflecting a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, though both remain significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated proportion of violent crimes. Denmead, as a built-up area within Winchester, may experience higher concentrations of interpersonal conflicts during these periods, though the low overall crime rate suggests effective community policing or demographic factors. Property crimes, at only 3 incidents, are far below the national average, possibly due to the area's relatively compact size and lower retail density compared to larger urban centres. The breakdown shows a clear imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former comprising 57.9% of total incidents. This pattern is consistent with areas where social interactions are frequent but commercial activity is limited, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The low rates of criminal damage, theft, and anti-social behaviour suggest that Denmead's residents may benefit from strong local networks or targeted prevention efforts.

May 2023 saw a 57.1% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 11 incidents. This surge, combined with a 200% jump in anti-social behaviour (from 1 to 3) and a 100% rise in other theft (from 0 to 1), highlights a marked shift in crime dynamics. The 33.3% decline in public order offences—falling from 3 to 2—contrasts with these increases. Denmead's violent crime rate is 24% below the UK average, despite the month-on-month surge. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, is 55% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. These disparities may reflect Denmead's smaller population and lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban areas. For residents, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that could inform local initiatives, such as targeted community engagement during late evenings. The rise in violence and sexual offences, while significant, remains well below the UK average, suggesting that broader systemic factors may be at play. This pattern could be influenced by Denmead's proximity to Winchester's urban core, where higher crime rates might indirectly affect surrounding areas through social or economic interactions.

Denmead's crime rate in May 2023 rose 11.7% compared to the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 5,222 residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 275 residents—a rate that, while not zero, is exceptionally low when compared to UK averages. This translates to a population-scaled perspective where the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly reduced compared to national trends. The 55% gap between Denmead's overall crime rate and the UK average underscores the area's distinctiveness, though this gap has narrowed slightly from the previous month. The increase in violent crimes, while concerning, still places Denmead well below the UK average for this category. This suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or economic stability—may be contributing to the area's lower-than-expected crime rates. The daily crime count of 1 per day provides a tangible benchmark for residents, helping contextualise the scale of incidents relative to the area's population size.