Denmead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead's crime profile in January 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes, accounting for 87.5% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 56.3% below the UK average, a significant gap that underscores its relative safety. The breakdown of crimes shows 14 incidents of violence and sexual offences, compared to just two property crimes, creating a stark imbalance that diverges from typical patterns seen in many UK built-up areas. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the area's character as a compact residential and commercial hub within Winchester, where close proximity of homes and businesses could contribute to higher visibility of such incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, with the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours likely reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes typically associated with retail areas. However, the surge in violent offences—despite lower overall crime rates—suggests a need for targeted local analysis. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Denmead's rate is 8% above this benchmark, a figure that, while modest, indicates a specific vulnerability in this category. This contrast with the UK's much lower rates for other theft and vehicle crime (59% and 51% below respectively) further highlights the unique nature of Denmead's crime profile. The low volume of property crimes, combined with the high proportion of violent incidents, may reflect a combination of effective local policing, community cohesion, or simply the area's smaller scale, where fewer incidents are likely to go unreported. Nevertheless, the shift in crime mix from the previous month's lower violent crime rate raises questions about what factors might have contributed to this change, though direct causation remains speculative without further data.

January 2025 saw a 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from six to 14 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in vehicle crime, indicates a notable shift in the crime mix towards violent incidents. While property crimes remain exceptionally low (only two recorded), the violent crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents is 8% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised concentration of such offences. The stark contrast with other theft and vehicle crime rates, which are 59% and 51% below UK averages respectively, highlights a unique imbalance in Denmead's crime profile. Residents may find the focus on violent crime particularly noteworthy, as it diverges from the typical property-focused patterns seen in many UK areas. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

Denmead's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 60.2% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant shift in local crime patterns. While the daily crime count remains low at approximately one incident per day, this increase from 1.9 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents highlights a growing concern for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 326 residents, a statistic that places Denmead among the lowest-risk areas in the UK for monthly exposure. When scaled to the local population of 5,222, this translates to a manageable frequency of incidents. The population context further illustrates that Denmead's crime rate is exceptionally low relative to its size, with the area's compact built-up nature likely contributing to the relatively high visibility of incidents. This contrast with the UK average, where crime rates are nearly double, underscores the area's distinct safety profile despite the recent rise.