Crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton: statistics, rates and trends
671 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Stather & Winterton in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Types of crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Burton upon Stather & Winterton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Demographics of Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Questions about crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (292), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (67) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Burton upon Stather & Winterton | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 671 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,132 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton of any year here (671 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 671 | 51.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 728 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 772 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 732 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 677 | 51.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 785 | 59.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 773 | 58.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 838 | 63.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 824 | 62.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and other theft (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 40 and burglary rose from 37 to 44, while other theft fell from 47 to 33 and public order fell from 73 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Burton upon Stather & Winterton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton upon Stather & Winterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | +145% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +473% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +219% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +122% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +226% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +173% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +111% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +167% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Burton upon Stather & Winterton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Betony Close” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Betony Close | 39 |
| On or near D'Arcy Close | 26 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Hiles Avenue | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Anchors Way | 17 |
| On or near Northlands Road | 17 |
| On or near De Lacy Way | 15 |
| On or near Marmion Drive | 14 |
| On or near Saffre Close | 14 |
Of the 582 crimes in Burton upon Stather & Winterton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 35.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Burton upon Stather & Winterton has an estimated population of 13,132 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burton upon Stather & Winterton average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Burton upon Stather & Winterton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burton upon Stather & Winterton a safe place to live?
Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton was down 8% on the year before: 671 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burton upon Stather & Winterton?
About 13,132 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burton upon Stather & Winterton?
Burton upon Stather & Winterton is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.