Winchester Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winchester's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the district 35.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's consistent position as a relatively low-crime environment compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average. This category's dominance over other crime types (such as property crimes, which accounted for 35.5% of total incidents) underscores the need for targeted policing strategies in areas where interpersonal conflicts may arise. Seasonal factors in November, including the transition to darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, likely influenced crime patterns. The sharp drop in shoplifting (from 94 to 53 cases) may have been driven by increased retail security measures during the holiday shopping season. Conversely, the 400% rise in theft from the person suggests a potential increase in opportunistic crimes during the darker nights of late autumn. The district's overall crime profile, characterised by low levels of property crime and vehicle-related offences, contrasts with the UK average, where these categories tend to be more prominent. This divergence may reflect Winchester's unique demographic and geographic characteristics, including its historic town centre and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

November 2025 saw a 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 50% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 8 to 4 cases, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 43.6% (from 94 to 53), a figure that may relate to the impact of Black Friday shopping campaigns in November. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' remained below the UK average, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence is consistent with Winchester's historical trend of lower violent crime rates. Residents may find the 400% surge in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential increase in opportunistic crimes during the darker evenings of late autumn.

Winchester's crime rate in November 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across the district, translating to roughly one crime for every 214 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher frequencies in comparable areas. When contextualised against Winchester's population of 135,632, the 633 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden relative to the size of the community. The area's historical crime profile, characterised by low violent crime and property crime rates, appears to have continued into November, with no significant deviations from established patterns. The daily crime count, while consistent with previous months, remains well below the thresholds that would signal concern for local residents.