Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southwick Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Denmead , and the 82nd 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 Southwick Road (PO7 6LB) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Denmead average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southwick Road (PO7 6LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Peakfield, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bunkers Hill (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Denmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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