Denmead Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked a dramatic shift in Denmead’s crime profile, driven by a 100% increase in shoplifting, other theft, and public order offenses compared to the previous month. These spikes, while significant, occurred against a backdrop of overall low crime rates, with the area’s 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents remaining 67.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The crime mix in February was heavily skewed towards violent offenses, which accounted for 75% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 32% below the UK average, while shoplifting and public order offenses also showed substantial gaps. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the isolated spikes, though the area’s built-up nature within Winchester likely limits opportunities for certain types of crime. Despite the month-on-month increases, Denmead’s crime profile continues to reflect a secure environment, with property crimes remaining far below national rates. The low frequency of incidents, combined with the absence of major trends in other categories, suggests that the area’s overall safety remains intact, even as specific pockets of activity fluctuate.

February 2024 saw unprecedented month-on-month increases in shoplifting, other theft, and public order offenses, each rising by 100% compared to January. This sharp surge in non-violent property-related crimes contrasts with the dominance of violent offenses, which accounted for 75% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, remain 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, illustrating a persistent gap in violent crime rates. Shoplifting, now at 0.2 per 1,000, is 63% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, while public order offenses are 59% below the national rate. A resident would find the daily crime count of roughly zero in February particularly reassuring, despite the spikes in specific categories. These figures suggest that while isolated incidents have increased, the overall risk profile remains low relative to national benchmarks.

Denmead's February 2024 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents reflects a 33.7% increase from the previous month’s 1.7 per 1,000. While this marks a notable upward shift, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics for Denmead in February show an average of approximately zero crimes per day, highlighting the low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 435 residents, underscoring the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When contextualised against Denmead’s population of 5,222, this monthly exposure rate illustrates a level of safety that contrasts sharply with national trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the recent increase, Denmead continues to maintain a crime profile far below the UK average, reflecting the area’s broader security environment.