Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SO22 · Hampshire
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SO23 · Hampshire
251
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Winchester has less crime — 186 vs 251 incidents in April 2026.
Winchester saw somewhat more crime than Winchester in April 2026 (251 vs 186 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Winchester sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Winchester has more Drugs (30). 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 Winchester — 186 vs 251 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Winchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Winchester saw higher rates of Public order while Winchester had more Drugs. Overall, Winchester recorded fewer total crimes (186 vs 251).