Bishops Sutton vs Winchester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bishops Sutton

SO24 · Hampshire

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Public order1

Winchester

SO23 · Hampshire

224

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting42
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Bishops Sutton has less crime — 8 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Winchester recorded substantially more crime than Bishops Sutton in February 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 8, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Sutton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Winchester has more Shoplifting (42). Bishops Sutton is below the national average while Winchester is above, making Bishops Sutton the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Sutton or Winchester safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer crimes than Winchester — 8 vs 224 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Bishops Sutton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bishops Sutton and Winchester?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Sutton saw higher rates of Public order while Winchester had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bishops Sutton recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 224).

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