Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Springvale Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Alresford and Itchen Valley , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 380 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 Springvale Road (SO23 7ND) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.3% lower than the Alresford and Itchen Valley average (54.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springvale Road (SO23 7ND), the main crime hotspot is near Somerville Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Winchester| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Roberts Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Foxwood Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Edinburgh Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
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