Crime in Winklebury & Manydown: statistics, rates and trends
506 crimes were recorded in Winklebury & Manydown in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Winklebury & Manydown
- Questions about crime in Winklebury & Manydown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), anti-social behaviour (87) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,192nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Winklebury & Manydown | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 506 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,143 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winklebury & Manydown peaked in the year to August 2018 (667 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (445). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 506 | 70.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 512 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 445 | 62.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 523 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 582 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 548 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 602 | 84.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 615 | 86.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 667 | 93.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and other theft (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 61 to 87 and other theft rose from 27 to 32, while violence and sexual offences fell from 238 to 200.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 28.0 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winklebury & Manydown; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempshott & Buckskin (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winklebury & Manydown |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +54% |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | 1,018 | 76.4 | +8% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +123% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -36% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +43% |
| Brighton Hill | 640 | 59.8 | -16% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +121% |
| Popley | 1,180 | 87.5 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Winklebury & Manydown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Greenbury Close | 28 |
| On or near Ludlow Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Watson Way | 19 |
| On or near Lilac Way | 18 |
| On or near Wilmott Way | 17 |
| On or near Kenilworth Road | 16 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 15 |
| On or near Hawthorn Way | 14 |
| On or near Hillcrest Court | 14 |
Of the 419 crimes in Winklebury & Manydown with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Winklebury & Manydown has an estimated population of 7,143 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winklebury & Manydown average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winklebury & Manydown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winklebury & Manydown a safe place to live?
Winklebury & Manydown recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,192nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winklebury & Manydown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Winklebury & Manydown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winklebury & Manydown was down 1% on the year before: 506 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winklebury & Manydown?
About 7,143 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winklebury & Manydown?
Winklebury & Manydown is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.