Denmead Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Denmead's crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 53.3% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—62.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000—the area continues to demonstrate significantly lower levels of criminal activity than the national benchmark. The dominance of violent crime, which stood at 8 incidents, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), placing Denmead 45% below the national figure. This pattern may be influenced by the area's built-up character within Winchester, where population density and social interactions could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime compared to more rural settings. Seasonal factors also played a role, as March's transition to spring—marked by lengthening evenings and the end of winter's constraints—may have increased opportunities for face-to-face incidents. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, remained relatively low, with only 4 incidents recorded across the month. These figures suggest that while Denmead's urban nature may drive certain types of crime, the overall environment remains conducive to safety, with local policing efforts likely contributing to the suppression of property-related offences. The low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property crimes, reinforces the area's position as a safer-than-average location within the UK's broader crime profile.

March 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to two incidents. This spike may reflect seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity as the weather improved. Concurrently, possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident in March compared to none in February, a shift that could signal emerging local challenges. In contrast, burglary and anti-social behaviour both decreased by 50%, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during this period. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with 8 incidents recorded—53.3% of the total, and 45% below the UK average for this category. The sharp contrast between rising weapon-related incidents and falling property crimes highlights a shifting crime mix, with violent crime maintaining its central role in Denmead's monthly profile. These fluctuations underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring to address emerging trends while sustaining the area's overall low crime levels.

Denmead's crime rate in March 2025 remained stable at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in February 2025. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall safety levels over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in March, reflecting the low volume of incidents despite the population size of 5,222. When scaled to monthly exposure, the data indicates that over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 348 residents. This figure provides context for local residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing crime remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Denmead's position as an area with markedly lower crime rates than the national average, reinforcing the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety. The absence of a notable rise or fall in the overall rate underscores the stability of the area's crime profile, even as specific categories like criminal damage and weapons possession saw fluctuations.