Denmead Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000, a figure 74.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the category of low-crime built-up areas, a trend consistent with other parts of Winchester. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 63.6% of all reported incidents — a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, which is 54% below the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime over property crime (which made up 18.2% of incidents) is an unusual pattern, as most UK areas see property crime as the leading category. Seasonal factors may partially explain this, with May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising contributing to higher rates of violent incidents. The area's relatively low overall crime rate, combined with its specific focus on violent offences, suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. While Denmead's built-up character may contribute to higher visibility of violent incidents, the absence of significant property crime indicates a broader sense of community safety. This profile is atypical for built-up areas, where property crime often dominates, and underscores the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention in this specific context.

Violence and sexual offences rose 16.7% (6 → 7) in May, marking the most significant single-category increase. This contrasts with a 60.0% decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 5 to 2. The shift in crime mix shows a 63.6% share of violent crimes, compared to 18.2% for property crimes — a stark deviation from the UK average where violent crimes account for 54% of total incidents. Other crime saw a 100.0% jump from zero to one incident, an outlier category that is 25% above the UK average for this category. The decrease in anti-social behaviour (50.0% drop) aligns with seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where warmer weather may reduce incidents of public disorder. Residents should note the 16.7% rise in violence, which, while still low in absolute terms, represents a notable shift in the crime profile.

Denmead's crime rate in May 2025 dropped 42.0% compared to April's 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a marked decline. This follows a pattern seen in other low-crime built-up areas within Winchester, where seasonal transitions often correlate with reduced incidents. The daily crime count averaged 0.35 per day (11 crimes over 31 days), highlighting the rarity of reported incidents in this area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 475 residents, a figure that contextualises the low-frequency nature of crime here. With a population of 5,222, this equates to a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The reduction aligns with typical May patterns in similar areas, where warmer weather and extended daylight hours may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the shift from April to May does not fully explain the drop, as local factors such as community engagement or temporary event cancellations could also play a role. The daily figure remains a local metric, as no national daily comparison exists for this area.