Crime in Kings Worthy: statistics, rates and trends
192 crimes were recorded in Kings Worthy in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kings Worthy at a glance
- Crime trends in Kings Worthy
- Types of crime in Kings Worthy
- Kings Worthy compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kings Worthy
- Streets with the most crime in Kings Worthy
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kings Worthy
- Population and deprivation in Kings Worthy
- Questions about crime in Kings Worthy
- About this data
192 crimes were recorded in Kings Worthy in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kings Worthy has the 1,346th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kings Worthy | Winchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 192 | 8,532 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.5 | 62.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,258 | 135,632 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kings Worthy was highest in the year to July 2022 (275 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (161). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 192 | 36.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 161 | 30.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 164 | 31.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 234 | 44.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 275 | 52.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 204 | 38.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 216 | 41.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 172 | 32.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 178 | 33.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kings Worthy 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 19.2 | 0.56 | +33% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.54 | +157% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.7 | 0.39 | +40% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.5 | 0.10 | -11% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -89% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kings Worthy
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kings Worthy recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kings Worthy
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kings Worthy recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kings Worthy
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kings Worthy recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kings Worthy
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kings Worthy recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kings Worthy
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kings Worthy recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kings Worthy
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kings Worthy recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kings Worthy
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kings Worthy recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kings Worthy
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kings Worthy recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kings Worthy
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kings Worthy recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kings Worthy
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kings Worthy recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kings Worthy
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kings Worthy recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kings Worthy
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kings Worthy recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kings Worthy, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kings Worthy.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 4,317 | 82.4 | +126% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -4% |
| Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | 251 | 40.2 | +10% |
| Eastleigh | 3,685 | 77.6 | +112% |
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 227 | 43.0 | +18% |
| North Baddesley | 278 | 39.6 | +8% |
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | +51% |
| Andover | 3,760 | 77.5 | +112% |
1 areas within Kings Worthy, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. The Worthys had the highest rate (48.6 per 1,000) and The Worthys the lowest (48.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Worthys | Neighbourhood | 8,444 | 410 | 48.6 |
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 Kings Worthy over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pound Road | 17 |
| On or near Stoke Charity Road | 12 |
| On or near North Road | 10 |
| On or near Eversley Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 7 |
| On or near Fraser Road | 7 |
| On or near Blackberry Field | 6 |
| On or near Somerville Road | 6 |
| On or near The Pastures | 6 |
| On or near Burnet Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kings Worthy 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 | 76 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 27.1% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 17.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 5.7% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 4.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% |
Kings Worthy has an estimated population of 5,258. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kings Worthy sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Kings Worthy a safe place to live?
Kings Worthy recorded 36.5 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 Kings Worthy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (18).
Is crime in Kings Worthy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Worthy was up 19% on the year before: 192 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kings Worthy?
Kings Worthy 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 Kings Worthy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.