Crime in Denmead: statistics, rates and trends
192 crimes were recorded in Denmead in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (46) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,331st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Denmead | Winchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 192 | 8,388 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,231 | 135,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Denmead peaked in the year to August 2020 (293 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 192 | 36.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 169 | 32.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 165 | 31.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 211 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 256 | 48.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 213 | 40.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 293 | 56.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 234 | 44.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 249 | 47.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 8.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Denmead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Denmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville | 2,661 | 75.1 | +105% |
| Horndean | 1,687 | 50.0 | +36% |
| Havant | 5,786 | 116.9 | +219% |
| Portsmouth | 27,549 | 119.9 | +227% |
| Fareham | 3,258 | 81.3 | +121% |
| Emsworth | 674 | 54.2 | +48% |
| Gosport | 5,937 | 85.8 | +134% |
| Whiteley | 657 | 64.6 | +76% |
Denmead is the one area listed within Denmead, with 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmead | Neighbourhood | 8,140 | 309 | 38.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Denmead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Southernhay” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Southernhay | 19 |
| On or near Hatchmoor Road | 11 |
| On or near Ashling Close | 10 |
| On or near Peakfield | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Ashling Park Road | 8 |
| On or near Field Way | 8 |
| On or near Brookside Close | 7 |
| On or near Southwick Road | 7 |
| On or near Old River | 6 |
Of the 146 crimes in Denmead with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 65 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Denmead has an estimated population of 5,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Denmead average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Denmead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Denmead a safe place to live?
Denmead recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,331st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Denmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Denmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denmead was up 14% on the year before: 192 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 169 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Denmead?
About 5,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Denmead?
Denmead 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.