Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sarum Close area has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in St Barnabas , and the 150th 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 Sarum Close (SO22 5LY) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 30.5% lower 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 5 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 Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sarum Close (SO22 5LY), the main crime hotspot is near Thurmond Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 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 | Public order | Farley Reach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Limes | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Limes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Downs View | Under investigation |
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