Crime in Winford: statistics, rates and trends
263 crimes were recorded in Winford in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (47) and vehicle crime (27) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Winford | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 263 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.1 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,858 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Winford of any year here (263 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 263 | 54.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 188 | 38.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 207 | 42.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 229 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 232 | 47.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 210 | 43.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 225 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 42.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 216 | 44.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winford recorded notably more burglary (39% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (52% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 47 and violence and sexual offences rose from 68 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 16.3 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +114% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 5.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winford; the highest is Wrington, North Somerset (126.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Backwell, North Somerset (37.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ashton | 424 | 50.5 | -7% |
| Backwell | 186 | 37.7 | -30% |
| Nailsea Golden Valley | 256 | 52.5 | -3% |
| Wrington | 416 | 126.1 | +133% |
| Nailsea Youngwood | 118 | 38.1 | -30% |
| Nailsea West End | 256 | 51.4 | -5% |
| Pill | 442 | 87.2 | +61% |
| Blagdon & Churchill | 266 | 56.7 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Winford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Redding Pit Lane | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Vee Lane | 13 |
| On or near Currells Lane | 9 |
| On or near Broadoak Hill | 7 |
| On or near Felton Street | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near B3130 | 6 |
| On or near Backwell Hill Road | 6 |
Of the 216 crimes in Winford with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 49.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Winford has an estimated population of 4,858 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winford average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winford a safe place to live?
Winford recorded 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Winford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Winford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winford was up 40% on the year before: 263 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winford?
About 4,858 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winford?
Winford is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.