Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cricklemede area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham , and the 157th lowest crime rate of 380 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 Cricklemede (SO32 1SH) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.4% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average (59.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cricklemede (SO32 1SH), the main crime hotspot is near Cricklewood Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Shore Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cricklewood Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Pine Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Pine Road | Under investigation |
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