Crime in Winton East: statistics, rates and trends
1,595 crimes were recorded in Winton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Winton East
- Types of crime in Winton East
- Winton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winton East
- Demographics of Winton East
- Questions about crime in Winton East
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (598), violence and sexual offences (351) and anti-social behaviour (277) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Winton East | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,595 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.6 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,400 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winton East peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,685 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,408). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,595 | 128.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,408 | 113.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,639 | 132.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,471 | 118.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,411 | 113.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,588 | 128.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,433 | 115.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,652 | 133.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,685 | 135.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| July 2026 | 178 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 194 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winton East recorded notably more shoplifting (5.7 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (45% above the national rate) and robbery (36% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (43% below) and public order (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 431 to 598 and anti-social behaviour rose from 231 to 277, while criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 68 and public order fell from 75 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 598 | 48.2 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 28.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.0 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Winton East; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Redhill & Northbourne (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -63% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -52% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | -26% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | -47% |
| Redhill & Northbourne | 455 | 45.0 | -65% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | -19% |
| Muscliff & Strouden Park | 1,594 | 90.8 | -29% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +130% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Winton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pine Road” (270).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pine Road | 270 |
| On or near Wimborne Road | 235 |
| On or near Supermarket | 173 |
| On or near Leslie Road | 67 |
| On or near Parker Road | 53 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Crimea Road | 49 |
| On or near Midland Road | 37 |
| On or near Alexander Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Bingham Road | 33 |
Of the 1,318 crimes in Winton East with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 21% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 277 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 439 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 23.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 276 | 20.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Winton East has an estimated population of 12,400 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (33.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (46%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winton East average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Winton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 33.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winton East a safe place to live?
Winton East recorded 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 701st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Winton East?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 598 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (351).
Is crime in Winton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winton East was up 13% on the year before: 1,595 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winton East?
About 12,400 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winton East?
Winton East is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.