Denmead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,222, Denmead's September 2025 crime figures translate to 20 incidents—a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a marked contrast to national trends. The breakdown reveals a stark focus on violent crime, with 15 incidents (75% of total) classified as violence and sexual offences. This category's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 exceeds the UK average by 12%, suggesting local factors may partly explain this anomaly. Other theft (10% of total) and burglary (5%) remain significantly below UK norms, with the latter 29% lower than the national average. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and university freshers—may contribute to heightened interpersonal tensions, though the overall low crime rate aligns with Denmead's character as a built-up area within Winchester, likely benefiting from its integration with broader urban infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both at 5% of total crimes, are 83% and 63% below UK averages respectively, reflecting a community profile that may prioritise social cohesion or have effective local deterrents. The relatively low property crime rate, despite the area's proximity to urban centres, hints at possible security measures or demographic factors such as a transient population with fewer high-value assets. These patterns will require continued monitoring as seasonal transitions and community dynamics evolve.

September 2025 saw notable increases in three crime categories: burglary, anti-social behaviour, and other theft, each rising by 100% compared to August. This surge, though from a low base (burglary and anti-social behaviour previously at zero), suggests potential shifts in local patterns. The violent crime category, while remaining the dominant type (75% of total), exceeded the UK average by 12% (2.9 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect Denmead's specific demographics or social dynamics. Conversely, other theft (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) remain 20% and 29% below UK averages, respectively, indicating robust local prevention efforts or a lower prevalence of opportunities for such crimes. The absence of significant property crime increases contrasts with the rise in violent incidents, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards interpersonal conflicts during the back-to-school season. Residents might find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it implies a doubling of incidents in a single month—though from a near-zero starting point. This could signal temporary spikes linked to new student arrivals or seasonal social gatherings, rather than sustained trends.

Denmead's September crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 represents a 100.5% increase compared to August's rate of 1.9 per 1,000, a sharp upward shift despite remaining well below the UK average. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in September—a pace that, while noticeable, remains far lower than the UK's national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 261 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the low probability of personal involvement in crime for any given individual. This figure, when compared to the UK's broader context, underscores Denmead's relative safety. monthly increase raises questions about temporary factors influencing crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the rise in violent crimes, the overall risk remains significantly lower than in most parts of the UK. For instance, the 2.9 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, though 12% above the UK average, is still dwarfed by the national figures for similar areas. This suggests that while specific local conditions may elevate certain crime types, Denmead's broader environment continues to mitigate widespread criminal activity. The contrast between the 100% increases in individual categories and the overall rate's 100.5% rise highlights the complexity of interpreting monthly fluctuations—each incident contributes to the total, reflecting the uneven distribution of crime across types and locations.