Denmead Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead’s crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025 places it 61.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, highlighting its position as one of the safer areas nationally. This built-up area within Winchester, with a population of 5,222, reported 14 crimes in total, a figure that reflects both its relatively low population density and the characteristics of its urban environment. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents (6 cases), significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 53% below). Anti-social behaviour followed with 21.4% of cases (3 incidents), also well below the UK rate. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and the possibility of empty homes during the holiday period—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, though the overall low rate suggests effective community policing or natural deterrents. The balance between property and violent crimes in Denmead contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes often dominate. This month’s data reinforces Denmead’s consistent performance in maintaining safety, though the slight increase in violent crimes compared to previous months warrants cautious monitoring.

December 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 1, and a 50% rise in anti-social behaviour, which climbed from 2 to 3 incidents. These shifts highlight localized vulnerabilities, though the overall crime rate remained stable compared to the previous month. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.3%, from 7 to 6 cases, a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted interventions. Denmead’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s compact urban layout, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. The category of public order offences also saw a 55% gap below the UK average, suggesting effective community management of public spaces. Residents might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a rare but significant shift in crime dynamics. This contrast with the broader UK trend, where property crimes typically exceed violent crimes, underscores Denmead’s unique crime profile.

Denmead’s crime rate remained unchanged from the previous month at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a stability that contrasts with the UK’s usual seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in December, a figure that may understate the impact of individual incidents due to the low overall volume. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 373 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK’s national average. With a population of 5,222, Denmead’s crime statistics suggest a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime than the average UK citizen. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the probability of being a victim in Denmead is significantly lower than the UK average, which could be linked to factors such as local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the area’s built-up nature, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. While this data does not confirm causation, it aligns with the broader trend of Denmead consistently outperforming national benchmarks, a pattern that may be reinforced by the area’s proximity to Winchester’s resources and infrastructure.