Crime in Winklebury & Manydown: statistics, rates and trends
503 crimes were recorded in Winklebury & Manydown in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winklebury & Manydown at a glance
- Crime trends in Winklebury & Manydown
- Types of crime in Winklebury & Manydown
- Winklebury & Manydown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winklebury & Manydown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winklebury & Manydown
- Population and deprivation in Winklebury & Manydown
- Questions about crime in Winklebury & Manydown
- About this data
503 crimes were recorded in Winklebury & Manydown in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winklebury & Manydown has the 2,211th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winklebury & Manydown | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 503 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.4 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,143 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winklebury & Manydown was highest in the year to July 2018 (675 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (456). Over the whole period it fell 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 503 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 510 | 71.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 456 | 63.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 596 | 83.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 539 | 75.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 603 | 84.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 605 | 84.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 675 | 94.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winklebury & Manydown over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-67%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 10.1 | 0.66 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -17% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.3 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 2.0 | 2.02 | +250% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +120% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.68 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Winklebury & Manydown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winklebury & Manydown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winklebury & Manydown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winklebury & Manydown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winklebury & Manydown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winklebury & Manydown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winklebury & Manydown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winklebury & Manydown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winklebury & Manydown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winklebury & Manydown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winklebury & Manydown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Winklebury & Manydown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Winklebury & Manydown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winklebury & Manydown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winklebury & Manydown recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Winklebury & Manydown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winklebury & Manydown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winklebury & Manydown |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +54% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,005 | 75.4 | +7% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +121% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -39% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +48% |
| Brighton Hill | 605 | 56.5 | -20% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +124% |
| Popley | 1,169 | 86.7 | +23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Winklebury & Manydown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Greenbury Close | 27 |
| On or near Ludlow Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Lilac Way | 18 |
| On or near Willoughby Way | 16 |
| On or near Kenilworth Road | 16 |
| On or near Wilmott Way | 16 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 15 |
| On or near Watson Way | 15 |
| On or near Claudius Drive | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winklebury & Manydown over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Winklebury & Manydown has an estimated population of 7,143. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winklebury & Manydown sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winklebury & Manydown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Winklebury & Manydown a safe place to live?
Winklebury & Manydown recorded 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Winklebury & Manydown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Winklebury & Manydown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winklebury & Manydown was down 1% on the year before: 503 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winklebury & Manydown?
Winklebury & Manydown is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Winklebury & Manydown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.