Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashton Lane area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham , and the 146th highest 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 Ashton Lane (SO32 1FN) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.4% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashton Lane (SO32 1FN), the main crime hotspot is near Clover Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Waltham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ashton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clover Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Buttercup Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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