Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO15 · Southampton
719
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SO23 · Hampshire
251
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Winchester has less crime — 251 vs 719 incidents in April 2026.
Southampton recorded substantially more crime than Winchester in April 2026 — 719 incidents compared to 251, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (85), while Winchester has more Drugs (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Winchester recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 251 vs 719 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Winchester had more Drugs. Overall, Winchester recorded fewer total crimes (251 vs 719).