Crime in Banwell & Winscombe: statistics, rates and trends

441 crimes were recorded in Banwell & Winscombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banwell & Winscombe has the 3,110th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Banwell & Winscombe was highest in the year to July 2025 (472 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (273). Over the whole period it rose 47%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banwell & Winscombe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+10%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and public order (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Banwell & Winscombe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Banwell & Winscombe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Banwell & Winscombe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Banwell & Winscombe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Banwell & Winscombe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Banwell & Winscombe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Banwell & Winscombe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Banwell & Winscombe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Banwell & Winscombe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Banwell & Winscombe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Banwell & Winscombe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Banwell & Winscombe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banwell & Winscombe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banwell & Winscombe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banwell & Winscombe.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Banwell & Winscombe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banwell & Winscombe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Banwell & Winscombe has an estimated population of 9,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banwell & Winscombe sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Banwell & Winscombe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.