Total Crime Rate
67.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Willows Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Central Meon Valley , and the 102nd highest crime rate of 380 local areas in Winchester .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Willows Close (SO32 2EL) in the last 12 months was 67.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.3% higher than the Central Meon Valley average (35.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willows Close (SO32 2EL), the main crime hotspot is near Spring Vale. Police recorded 15 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 | Public order | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Holywell Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | The Lakes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Horders View | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Holywell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Holywell Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Holywell Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Spring Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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