Crime in Winford: statistics, rates and trends

262 crimes were recorded in Winford in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 48% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 86 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winford has the 2,858th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Winford was highest in the year to July 2026 (262 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (177). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 Winford 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 anti-social behaviour (+130%) and violence and sexual offences (+41%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Winford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winford recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Winford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winford recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Winford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Winford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winford recorded 23 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Winford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Winford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Winford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Winford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Winford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Winford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Winford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winford 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.

Winford has an estimated population of 4,858. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winford sits in decile 8.4, 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 Winford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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