Denmead Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Denmead's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the landscape. The area's overall crime rate (0.6 per 1,000 residents) is 91.2% below the UK average (6.8 per 1,000), a disparity that reflects both the low absolute numbers and the composition of incidents. Violent crimes, specifically violence and sexual offences, accounted for two-thirds of all reported crimes (2 cases), while property crimes (1 case) made up the remaining third. This mix diverges from the typical urban pattern, where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. Seasonal context may help explain this dynamic: January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days likely contribute to fewer opportunities for property crimes, which often depend on high-traffic environments. The low rate of criminal damage and arson (1 case) further supports the idea that the area's physical environment and community dynamics may deter such incidents. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, Denmead's rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 84% below this benchmark. This suggests that local factors — such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the built environment — may be effectively reducing violent crime. The area's low crime rate, combined with its position within Winchester, a historic city with a mix of residential and commercial zones, indicates that Denmead's unique characteristics may play a role in shaping its crime profile. The absence of significant property crime incidents in January could also reflect the seasonal nature of retail-related crimes, which typically peak during festive periods and decline in the post-holiday months.

The crime mix in January 2026 reveals a stark imbalance, with violent crimes (2 cases) comprising 66.7% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000), where Denmead's rate (0.4 per 1,000) sits 84% below. The month-on-month decline in violent crimes (from 6 to 2) is particularly striking, reflecting a 66.7% reduction. Similarly, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), though this category remains 58% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in Denmead diverges from typical urban patterns, where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. This shift may partly explain the area's overall 91.2% deficit against the UK average. For residents, the 66.7% drop in violent crimes offers a tangible reassurance, especially given the post-holiday season's typically lower foot traffic and reduced retail activity.

Denmead's crime rate in January 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a steep decline from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000, marking a 78.7% reduction. This shift underscores a marked improvement in public safety over a short period, though the absolute numbers remain exceptionally low. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in January, a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Winchester. When considering monthly exposure, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,741 residents — a statistic that translates to a very low probability of encountering crime for any given individual. This level of safety, when scaled to the local population of 5,222, suggests that the area's crime prevention measures or community dynamics may be effectively reducing incidents. The stark contrast between Denmead's current rate and the previous month's data invites consideration of seasonal or situational factors, though the low absolute numbers mean even small changes carry significant relative weight.