Crime in Winchcombe: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Winchcombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winchcombe at a glance
- Crime trends in Winchcombe
- Types of crime in Winchcombe
- Winchcombe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winchcombe
- Streets with the most crime in Winchcombe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winchcombe
- Population and deprivation in Winchcombe
- Questions about crime in Winchcombe
- About this data
Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
278 crimes were recorded in Winchcombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Winchcombe has the 1,110th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winchcombe | Tewkesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 278 | 5,868 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,257 | 101,949 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winchcombe was highest in the year to July 2020 (338 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (206). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 278 | 52.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 39.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 291 | 55.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 268 | 51.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 235 | 44.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 322 | 61.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 338 | 64.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 280 | 53.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 311 | 59.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 27 |
| March 2025 | 16 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winchcombe 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 violence and sexual offences (+47%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 16.7 | 0.49 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 11.0 | 0.72 | +14% |
| Burglary | 38 | 7.2 | 2.04 | +153% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +267% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +38% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.0 | 0.46 | +60% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 0.46 | +9% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Winchcombe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winchcombe recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winchcombe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winchcombe recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winchcombe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winchcombe recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 153% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winchcombe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winchcombe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winchcombe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winchcombe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winchcombe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winchcombe recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winchcombe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winchcombe recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winchcombe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winchcombe recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winchcombe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winchcombe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Winchcombe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winchcombe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winchcombe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winchcombe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winchcombe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winchcombe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Winchcombe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winchcombe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Cleeve | 654 | 46.9 | -11% |
| Cheltenham | 12,084 | 104.4 | +97% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | +63% |
| Evesham | 2,730 | 93.8 | +77% |
| Churchdown | 956 | 58.9 | +11% |
| Brockworth | 826 | 57.3 | +8% |
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | +77% |
| Gloucester | 17,054 | 138.6 | +162% |
1 areas within Winchcombe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Winchcombe had the highest rate (47.2 per 1,000) and Winchcombe the lowest (47.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchcombe | Neighbourhood | 7,079 | 334 | 47.2 |
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 Winchcombe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rushley Lane | 9 |
| On or near Stancombe View | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Harvey'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Langley Road | 5 |
| On or near Salter'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Back Lane | 5 |
| On or near Gillett Close | 5 |
| On or near B4077 | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winchcombe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 34 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 20.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 18.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% |
Winchcombe has an estimated population of 5,257. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winchcombe sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winchcombe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Winchcombe a safe place to live?
Winchcombe recorded 52.9 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 Winchcombe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Winchcombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winchcombe was up 35% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winchcombe?
Winchcombe is policed by Gloucestershire. 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 Winchcombe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.