Crime in Winterbourne: statistics, rates and trends

289 crimes were recorded in Winterbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winterbourne has the 3,285th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Winterbourne was highest in the year to July 2024 (465 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (238). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 Winterbourne 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 burglary.

The largest increases were in burglary (+42%) and public order (+39%). The largest falls were in other theft (-75%).

Violence and sexual offences in Winterbourne

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winterbourne recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Winterbourne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winterbourne recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Winterbourne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winterbourne recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Winterbourne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winterbourne recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Winterbourne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winterbourne recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Winterbourne

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winterbourne recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Winterbourne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winterbourne recorded 16 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 75% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Winterbourne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winterbourne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Winterbourne

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winterbourne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Winterbourne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winterbourne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Winterbourne

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winterbourne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Winterbourne

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winterbourne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Winterbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winterbourne 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.

Winterbourne has an estimated population of 6,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winterbourne sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. 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 Winterbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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