Crime in Winsford Dene: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Winsford Dene in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winsford Dene at a glance
- Crime trends in Winsford Dene
- Types of crime in Winsford Dene
- Winsford Dene compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winsford Dene
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winsford Dene
- Demographics of Winsford Dene
- Questions about crime in Winsford Dene
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (118) and public order (65) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,038th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Winsford Dene | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.7 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,015 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winsford Dene peaked in the year to August 2018 (866 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (447). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 108.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 447 | 89.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 459 | 91.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 709 | 141.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 699 | 139.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 782 | 155.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 782 | 155.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 682 | 136.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 866 | 172.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winsford Dene recorded notably more public order (95% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (53% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 42 and public order rose from 39 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 40.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 23.5 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Public order | 65 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +110% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winsford Dene; the highest is Northwich Leftwich (177.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead (36.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winsford Dene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford Swanlow | 378 | 74.4 | -32% |
| Winsford Over & Verdin | 1,289 | 74.4 | -32% |
| Winsford Gravel | 265 | 65.0 | -40% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | +8% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -67% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -58% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +63% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Winsford Dene over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 104 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near High Street | 63 |
| On or near Dingle Lane | 32 |
| On or near Granville Square | 23 |
| On or near Grosvenor Street | 21 |
| On or near Lichfield Court | 19 |
| On or near The Drumber | 18 |
| On or near George Street | 17 |
| On or near Handley Hill | 14 |
Of the 427 crimes in Winsford Dene with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Winsford Dene has an estimated population of 5,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winsford Dene average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Winsford Dene | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winsford Dene a safe place to live?
Winsford Dene recorded 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,038th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Winsford Dene?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Winsford Dene going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winsford Dene was up 22% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 447 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winsford Dene?
About 5,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winsford Dene?
Winsford Dene is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.