Crime in Winsford Over & Verdin: statistics, rates and trends
1,289 crimes were recorded in Winsford Over & Verdin in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winsford Over & Verdin at a glance
- Crime trends in Winsford Over & Verdin
- Types of crime in Winsford Over & Verdin
- Winsford Over & Verdin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winsford Over & Verdin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winsford Over & Verdin
- Demographics of Winsford Over & Verdin
- Questions about crime in Winsford Over & Verdin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (708), public order (136) and anti-social behaviour (111) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,048th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Winsford Over & Verdin | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,289 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.4 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,329 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winsford Over & Verdin peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,827 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,170). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,289 | 74.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,170 | 67.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,422 | 82.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,671 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,583 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,827 | 105.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,715 | 99.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,736 | 100.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,516 | 87.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (66% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 46 and other theft rose from 49 to 76, while other crime fell from 53 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 708 | 40.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 136 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 6.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 76 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Drugs | 46 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +130% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winsford Over & Verdin; 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 Over & Verdin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford Dene | 545 | 108.7 | +46% |
| Winsford Swanlow | 378 | 74.4 | 0% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | +57% |
| Winsford Gravel | 265 | 65.0 | -13% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -51% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -38% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +139% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Winsford Over & Verdin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Hammletts Close | 33 |
| On or near Stephenson Walk | 31 |
| On or near Angus Court | 30 |
| On or near Quantock Close | 29 |
| On or near Joyce Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 25 |
| On or near St Johns Court | 24 |
Of the 1,178 crimes in Winsford Over & Verdin with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 575 | 48.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Winsford Over & Verdin has an estimated population of 17,329 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winsford Over & Verdin average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Winsford Over & Verdin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Winsford Over & Verdin a safe place to live?
Winsford Over & Verdin recorded 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,048th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winsford Over & Verdin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 708 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (136).
Is crime in Winsford Over & Verdin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winsford Over & Verdin was up 10% on the year before: 1,289 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,170 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winsford Over & Verdin?
About 17,329 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winsford Over & Verdin?
Winsford Over & Verdin 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.