Denmead Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Denmead in January 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for 77.8% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime is not typical of the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 50% of all crimes. The local rate of 1.3 per 1,000 for violent crimes is 50% below the national average, a statistic that suggests Denmead may have unique social or demographic characteristics influencing crime patterns. The area's low property crime rate—only 2 incidents (11.1% of total crimes)—contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes make up a larger share of the total. This divergence may be explained by Denmead's built-up nature within Winchester, which could include fewer isolated properties and a more compact community structure that deters burglary. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: January's shorter days and post-holiday period likely contributed to reduced retail activity and fewer opportunities for property crimes. However, the high proportion of violent crimes may indicate unmet social needs or other local dynamics. The overall crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 in Denmead is 77% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. This low rate, combined with the absence of significant property crime, illustrates a community where violent incidents are the primary concern, though these remain rare compared to national trends.

The month-on-month changes in January 2024 reveal a mixed picture of crime trends in Denmead. Vehicle crime saw a dramatic increase of 100%, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, while statistically significant, must be viewed in the context of the overall low base rate. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.4%, falling from 11 to 7 incidents. This reduction, though modest, is consistent with broader patterns of seasonal crime fluctuations. Criminal damage and arson also fell sharply by 66.7%, declining from three to one incident. These decreases may be attributed to the post-holiday period, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer public gatherings. The violent crime rate in Denmead (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a statistic that residents may find reassuring. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 77.8% of all incidents—suggests a distinct crime profile for Denmead compared to areas where property crimes are more prevalent.

Denmead's crime rate in January 2024 dropped to 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 62.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained period of relative safety, though it is important to contextualise these figures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 580 residents, a statistic that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged zero, a figure that may seem counterintuitive but reflects the small number of incidents reported. When scaled to the area's population of 5,222, the monthly exposure rate illustrates that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during the month. This contrast with the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000, highlights Denmead's position as an area with significantly lower crime rates. The combination of a low daily crime count and a monthly exposure figure that is 77% below the UK average reinforces the perception of Denmead as a safer neighbourhood compared to the national context. However, the absence of daily data for the UK means that this comparison remains focused solely on Denmead's own metrics.