Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rowan Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rowan Close (PO15 7GZ) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ).
In the area around Rowan Close (PO15 7GZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thyme Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Silver Birch Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishop's Waltham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Fyfield Close | Under investigation |
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