Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaucer Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in The Worthys , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chaucer Close (SO21 3HQ) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the The Worthys average (33.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaucer Close (SO21 3HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Goldfinch Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In The Worthys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Paddock Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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