Crime in Winscombe and Sandford: statistics, rates and trends
221 crimes were recorded in Winscombe and Sandford in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winscombe and Sandford at a glance
- Crime trends in Winscombe and Sandford
- Types of crime in Winscombe and Sandford
- Winscombe and Sandford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winscombe and Sandford
- Streets with the most crime in Winscombe and Sandford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winscombe and Sandford
- Demographics of Winscombe and Sandford
- Questions about crime in Winscombe and Sandford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (98), vehicle crime (22) and anti-social behaviour (21) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,263rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Winscombe and Sandford | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 221 | 19,384 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.0 | 86.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,264 | 224,578 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winscombe and Sandford peaked in the year to August 2025 (223 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (113). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 221 | 42.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 223 | 42.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 32.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 172 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 156 | 29.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 164 | 31.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 157 | 29.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 113 | 21.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 148 | 28.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 18.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Winscombe and Sandford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winscombe and Sandford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | 457 | 79.8 | +90% |
| Yatton | 524 | 49.9 | +19% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,745 | 122.3 | +191% |
| Clevedon | 1,199 | 55.8 | +33% |
| Nailsea | 941 | 53.6 | +28% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,565 | 92.4 | +120% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +109% |
| Portishead | 1,810 | 70.5 | +68% |
Banwell & Winscombe is the one area listed within Winscombe and Sandford, with 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banwell & Winscombe | Neighbourhood | 9,189 | 463 | 50.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Winscombe and Sandford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dabinett Drive” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dabinett Drive | 23 |
| On or near South Hill | 12 |
| On or near Sandford Road | 11 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 10 |
| On or near Nippors Way | 10 |
| On or near Pendle Close | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near The Lynch | 8 |
| On or near Church Road | 7 |
| On or near Holstein Avenue | 7 |
Of the 200 crimes in Winscombe and Sandford with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.0% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Winscombe and Sandford has an estimated population of 5,264 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (40%, against 22%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winscombe and Sandford average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winscombe and Sandford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winscombe and Sandford a safe place to live?
Winscombe and Sandford recorded 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,263rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winscombe and Sandford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (22).
Is crime in Winscombe and Sandford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winscombe and Sandford was almost unchanged on the year before: 221 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winscombe and Sandford?
About 5,264 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winscombe and Sandford?
Winscombe and Sandford 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.