Crime in Burtonwood and Winwick: statistics, rates and trends

442 crimes were recorded in Burtonwood and Winwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burtonwood and Winwick has the 2,167th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burtonwood and Winwick was highest in the year to July 2022 (684 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (442). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 Burtonwood and Winwick 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 other theft (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Burtonwood and Winwick

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 50.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burtonwood and Winwick

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burtonwood and Winwick

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burtonwood and Winwick

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burtonwood and Winwick

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burtonwood and Winwick

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burtonwood and Winwick

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burtonwood and Winwick

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burtonwood and Winwick

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burtonwood and Winwick

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burtonwood and Winwick

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Burtonwood and Winwick

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 Burtonwood and Winwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burtonwood and Winwick.

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 Burtonwood and Winwick over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burtonwood and Winwick 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.

Burtonwood and Winwick has an estimated population of 6,190. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burtonwood and Winwick sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. 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 Burtonwood and Winwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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