Total Crime Rate
57.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winchester Street area has the 34th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley , and the 158th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
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 Winchester Street (SO30 2EB) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% lower than the Botley average (75.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winchester Street (SO30 2EB), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Botley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kilford Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Amberley Close | Under investigation |
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