Portchester vs Winchester South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Portchester Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Winchester South Hampshire Constabulary

      Portchester vs Winchester South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Portchester
      Hampshire Constabulary
      805 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Winchester South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portchester
      B Winchester South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      805
      561
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      694
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portchester
      B Winchester South
      Violent Crime
      366 ↓3%
      305 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑2%
      44 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓22%
      40 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓30%
      11 ↓62%
      Burglary
      12 ↓56%
      9 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑46%
      28 ↓51%
      Drugs
      14 ↓13%
      20 ↑18%
      Public Order
      57 ↓36%
      56 ↓13%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓51%
      21 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓21%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester South is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portchester safer than Winchester South?

      Portchester has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 805 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester South has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 561 crimes. Winchester South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portchester vs Winchester South?

      Portchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester South shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portchester and Winchester South?

      In Portchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (366 incidents). In Winchester South, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portchester and Winchester South?

      Portchester recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester South recorded 44. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Portchester vs Winchester South?

      Violent crime in Portchester totalled 366 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Winchester South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portchester and Winchester South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Portchester recorded 929 crimes (now 805, a change of -13.4%). Winchester South recorded 694 crimes previously (now 561, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portchester and Winchester South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Portchester has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Winchester South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portchester and Winchester South?

      Portchester falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester South is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Portchester and Winchester South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Portchester or Winchester South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portchester and Winchester South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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