Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO17 · Southampton
416
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SO23 · Hampshire
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Winchester has less crime — 224 vs 416 incidents in February 2026.
Southampton recorded notably higher crime than Winchester in February 2026 — 416 vs 224 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southampton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Winchester has more Shoplifting (42). 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 February 2026 Police data, Winchester recorded fewer crimes than Southampton — 224 vs 416 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Southampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Southampton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Winchester had more Shoplifting. Overall, Winchester recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 416).