Crime in Winterborne North: statistics, rates and trends
273 crimes were recorded in Winterborne North in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winterborne North at a glance
- Crime trends in Winterborne North
- Types of crime in Winterborne North
- Winterborne North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winterborne North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winterborne North
- Population and deprivation in Winterborne North
- Questions about crime in Winterborne North
- About this data
273 crimes were recorded in Winterborne North in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winterborne North has the 2,876th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winterborne North | Dorset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 273 | 20,740 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 53.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,103 | 389,947 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winterborne North was highest in the year to July 2021 (278 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (184). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 273 | 53.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 236 | 46.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 256 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 264 | 51.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 224 | 43.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 278 | 54.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 240 | 47.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 184 | 36.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 233 | 45.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winterborne North 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 (+53%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +44% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -11% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -18% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +800% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -47% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +17% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Winterborne North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winterborne North recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winterborne North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winterborne North recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winterborne North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winterborne North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winterborne North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winterborne North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winterborne North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winterborne North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winterborne North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winterborne North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winterborne North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winterborne North 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 800% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winterborne North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winterborne North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winterborne North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winterborne North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winterborne North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winterborne North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winterborne North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winterborne North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winterborne North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winterborne North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Winterborne North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winterborne North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winterborne North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford | 562 | 53.2 | -1% |
| Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants | 170 | 32.0 | -40% |
| Cranborne Chase | 134 | 25.7 | -52% |
| Stour & Allen Vale | 195 | 38.0 | -29% |
| Puddletown & Lower Winterborne | 169 | 25.5 | -52% |
| Blackmore Vale | 122 | 30.7 | -43% |
| Corfe Mullen | 372 | 34.8 | -35% |
| Wimborne Minster | 897 | 80.4 | +50% |
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 Winterborne North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Southover Close | 17 |
| On or near Bournemouth Road | 17 |
| On or near Beckett Close | 16 |
| On or near School Lane | 10 |
| On or near New Road | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Fair Mile Road | 8 |
| On or near Walnut Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winterborne North 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Winterborne North has an estimated population of 5,103. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winterborne North sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winterborne North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Winterborne North a safe place to live?
Winterborne North recorded 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Winterborne North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Winterborne North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterborne North was up 16% on the year before: 273 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winterborne North?
Winterborne North is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Winterborne North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.