Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO16 · Southampton
367
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SO22 · Hampshire
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Winchester has less crime — 186 vs 367 incidents in April 2026.
Southampton recorded notably higher crime than Winchester in April 2026 — 367 vs 186 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (56) and Criminal damage & arson (36), while Winchester has more Shoplifting (25) and Public order (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Winchester recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 186 vs 367 incidents. That is 49% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Winchester had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Winchester recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 367).