Crime in Winsford Swanlow: statistics, rates and trends

360 crimes were recorded in Winsford Swanlow in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (59% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winsford Swanlow has the 2,195th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Winsford Swanlow was highest in the year to July 2021 (572 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (343). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 Winsford Swanlow 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Winsford Swanlow

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winsford Swanlow recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 59.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Winsford Swanlow

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winsford Swanlow recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Winsford Swanlow

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winsford Swanlow recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Winsford Swanlow

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winsford Swanlow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Winsford Swanlow

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winsford Swanlow recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Winsford Swanlow

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winsford Swanlow recorded 9 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 up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Winsford Swanlow

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winsford Swanlow 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Winsford Swanlow

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winsford Swanlow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Winsford Swanlow

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winsford Swanlow recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Winsford Swanlow

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winsford Swanlow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Winsford Swanlow over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winsford Swanlow 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.

Winsford Swanlow has an estimated population of 5,084. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winsford Swanlow sits in decile 5.2, 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 Winsford Swanlow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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