Crime in Kings Worthy: statistics, rates and trends
200 crimes were recorded in Kings Worthy in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kings Worthy
- Questions about crime in Kings Worthy
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), public order (22) and other theft (18) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,309th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kings Worthy | Winchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 200 | 8,388 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,258 | 135,632 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kings Worthy peaked in the year to August 2022 (277 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (161). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 200 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 161 | 30.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 32.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 223 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 52.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 199 | 37.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 207 | 39.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 191 | 36.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 164 | 31.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (45% below) and public order (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 83 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 18.8 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kings Worthy; the highest is Winchester (81.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Chandler's Ford (35.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 4,246 | 81.0 | +113% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -8% |
| Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) | 261 | 41.8 | +10% |
| Eastleigh | 3,767 | 79.3 | +108% |
| Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) | 246 | 46.6 | +23% |
| North Baddesley | 285 | 40.6 | +7% |
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | +46% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +106% |
The Worthys is the one area listed within Kings Worthy, with 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Worthys | Neighbourhood | 8,444 | 405 | 48.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Kings Worthy over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pound Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pound Road | 18 |
| On or near Eversley Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Stoke Charity Road | 12 |
| On or near North Road | 10 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 9 |
| On or near Somerville Road | 7 |
| On or near Fraser Road | 6 |
| On or near Roberts Close | 6 |
| On or near The Pastures | 6 |
| On or near Blackberry Field | 5 |
Of the 188 crimes in Kings Worthy with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Kings Worthy has an estimated population of 5,258 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kings Worthy average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kings Worthy | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kings Worthy a safe place to live?
Kings Worthy recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,309th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kings Worthy?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (22).
Is crime in Kings Worthy going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Worthy was up 24% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kings Worthy?
About 5,258 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kings Worthy?
Kings Worthy 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.