Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Austin Drive area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery , and the 152nd 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 Austin Drive (SO22 5SD) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% lower than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average (36.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 19.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Austin Drive (SO22 5SD), the main crime hotspot is near Pitt Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kilham Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swithun Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Manor Road | Under investigation |
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