Denmead Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 76.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, though low, reflects a 168.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) making up 37.5% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 25.0%). The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may contribute to the observed patterns. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the rise in reported incidents could be linked to temporary factors such as increased community engagement or changes in local rhythms. The area's crime profile, characterised by minimal property crime (3 incidents) and a focus on public order and anti-social behaviour, contrasts with the UK average, which sees higher rates of theft and vehicle crime. Denmead's built-up nature within Winchester likely influences its crime dynamics, with limited retail presence and a relatively stable population reducing opportunities for certain types of offences. The absence of major violent incidents, despite the 100% increase in public order offences, suggests that the area's crime profile remains largely shaped by minor disputes and property-related issues, rather than more severe crimes. This low-crime environment, while not immune to fluctuations, continues to reflect the characteristics of a small urban area where community cohesion and limited economic activity may play a role in maintaining safety.

The most striking month-on-month change in February 2026 was the 100% increase in public order offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson — each category rising from zero to one incident. This jump, while small in absolute terms, signals a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (3) now accounting for 37.5% of total incidents, compared to 37.5% for violent crimes (3). Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, remain 74% below the UK average (2.3 per 1,000), suggesting a structural difference in local crime dynamics. The surge in public order offences may reflect seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull, when community events or changes in outdoor activity could influence reporting. The rate of criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) is 13% below the UK average, indicating that even in this category, Denmead's profile diverges from national trends. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour — from zero to one incident — underscores the importance of community vigilance in maintaining the area's historically low crime rates.

Denmead's crime rate in February 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 168.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This rise, though still far below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded 0.29 crimes per day across 28 days — a figure that underscores the low baseline of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 653 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within Denmead's population of 5,222. While this monthly exposure is exceptionally low, the 168.4% increase from January suggests a temporary uptick in reported incidents. This could be linked to seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull, which may see increased community activity or changes in patterns of outdoor engagement. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime rates in small areas, where even a single incident can significantly alter statistics. This contrast with the UK average — which stands at 6.4 per 1,000 — reinforces Denmead's status as a remarkably low-crime environment, despite the recent upward trend.