Denmead Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 69.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This continued safety, despite seasonal pressures, reflects the area’s character as a low-density, built-up suburb within Winchester, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to its low crime profile. The top three crime types — violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (25.0%), and burglary (8.3%) — highlight a mix of personal and property-related issues, though none approach the national averages for these categories. The seasonal context of November — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings — could have influenced patterns, such as the 200% rise in anti-social behaviour, which may be linked to increased social gatherings or the timing of local events. However, the overall drop in violent crime, which fell by 63.6% from October, suggests that factors like reduced alcohol consumption or heightened community vigilance may have offset seasonal risks. The area’s low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) is particularly notable, as it is 35% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This may be attributed to Denmead’s suburban layout, which offers more secure housing and less transient populations compared to larger urban centres. The absence of major spikes in vehicle crime or shoplifting, despite the Black Friday shopping period, further reinforces the area’s stability. These patterns align with Denmead’s status as a relatively quiet, commuter-friendly suburb, where local initiatives and demographics likely play a key role in maintaining its low crime rates.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) — a jump that could be linked to Bonfire Night or increased social activity in the area. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 63.6% (from 11 to 4), suggesting a possible seasonal decline in alcohol-fuelled incidents as evenings grew darker. This shift in the crime mix highlights Denmead’s evolving profile, where property crimes (5 incidents) now slightly outnumber violent crimes (4), a reversal from previous months. The area’s performance in specific categories is striking: violence and sexual offences occurred at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Similarly, anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) was 46% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. These figures indicate that Denmead’s crime profile is not only safer overall but also diverges from national trends in key categories. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete example of how local events can influence crime patterns, even in a historically low-risk area.

Denmead’s crime rate in November 2024 fell by 14.2% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. At 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000 — a 69.7% gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, may not fully capture transient spikes in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 435 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Denmead among the lowest-risk areas nationally. This statistic, when contextualised with the area’s population of 5,222, suggests that residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average. The drop in violent crime, which fell from 11 to 4 incidents, could be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or the timing of local events, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The absence of vehicle crime and shoplifting in the previous month, which both rose to 1 incident in November, hints at possible shifts in criminal activity patterns, though these changes remain within normal fluctuations for such a low-crime area.