Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Spot Corner area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Denmead , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Old Spot Corner (PO7 7JS) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 48.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Spot Corner (PO7 7JS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Manx Close, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Southdown View (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Denmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Sickle Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Devon Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melick Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tiller Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pimpernel Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tiller Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Angus Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tiller Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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