Total Crime Rate
63.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holly Meadows area has the 11th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in St Barnabas , and the 100th highest 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 Holly Meadows (SO22 5FQ) in the last 12 months was 63.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% higher than the St Barnabas average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holly Meadows (SO22 5FQ), the main crime hotspot is near Fleming Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Barnabas| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lupin Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mornington Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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