Crime in Winterbourne: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Winterbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winterbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Winterbourne
- Types of crime in Winterbourne
- Winterbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winterbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winterbourne
- Demographics of Winterbourne
- Questions about crime in Winterbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), burglary (34) and anti-social behaviour (31) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Winterbourne | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 294 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 6,565 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winterbourne peaked in the year to August 2024 (464 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (236). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 294 | 44.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 302 | 46.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 464 | 70.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 350 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 239 | 36.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 236 | 35.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 303 | 46.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 247 | 37.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 297 | 45.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winterbourne recorded notably more burglary (46% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 18.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Burglary | 34 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.7 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Winterbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winterbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frampton Cotterell | 711 | 52.7 | +18% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | +86% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | +70% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | +24% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +59% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | +1% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | +59% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +122% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Winterbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Holmwood Close | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Deacon Close | 12 |
| On or near Mount Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Cedars Way | 10 |
| On or near Crossman Avenue | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Players Close | 9 |
| On or near Whiteshill | 9 |
Of the 263 crimes in Winterbourne with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Winterbourne has an estimated population of 6,565 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winterbourne average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winterbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winterbourne a safe place to live?
Winterbourne recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,257th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Winterbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (34).
Is crime in Winterbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterbourne was down 3% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winterbourne?
About 6,565 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winterbourne?
Winterbourne is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.