Crime in Winscombe and Sandford: statistics, rates and trends
215 crimes were recorded in Winscombe and Sandford in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Winscombe and Sandford
- Questions about crime in Winscombe and Sandford
- About this data
215 crimes were recorded in Winscombe and Sandford in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Winscombe and Sandford has the 1,294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winscombe and Sandford | North Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 215 | 19,522 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 86.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,264 | 224,578 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winscombe and Sandford was highest in the year to July 2025 (235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (130). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 215 | 40.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 235 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 157 | 29.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 176 | 33.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 158 | 30.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 156 | 29.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 149 | 28.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 130 | 24.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 140 | 26.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winscombe and Sandford 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 18.6 | 0.54 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.8 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +45% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 0.36 | -43% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +200% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.06 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Winscombe and Sandford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winscombe and Sandford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winscombe and Sandford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 20 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 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winscombe and Sandford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winscombe and Sandford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winscombe and Sandford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winscombe and Sandford 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winscombe and Sandford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winscombe and Sandford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winscombe and Sandford 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winscombe and Sandford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winscombe and Sandford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winscombe and Sandford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winscombe and Sandford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Winscombe and Sandford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winscombe and Sandford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winscombe and Sandford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | 448 | 78.2 | +91% |
| Yatton | 553 | 52.7 | +29% |
| Weston-super-Mare | 10,807 | 123.1 | +201% |
| Clevedon | 1,218 | 56.6 | +39% |
| Nailsea | 919 | 52.3 | +28% |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 1,529 | 90.3 | +121% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +127% |
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | +79% |
1 areas within Winscombe and Sandford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Banwell & Winscombe had the highest rate (48.0 per 1,000) and Banwell & Winscombe the lowest (48.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banwell & Winscombe | Neighbourhood | 9,189 | 441 | 48.0 |
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 Winscombe and Sandford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dabinett Drive | 22 |
| On or near Nippors Way | 11 |
| On or near Sandford Road | 11 |
| On or near South Hill | 11 |
| On or near Holstein Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 9 |
| On or near Pendle Close | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near Church Road | 7 |
| On or near The Lynch | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winscombe and Sandford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 7.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Winscombe and Sandford has an estimated population of 5,264. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winscombe and Sandford sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winscombe and Sandford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Winscombe and Sandford a safe place to live?
Winscombe and Sandford recorded 40.8 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 Winscombe and Sandford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (22).
Is crime in Winscombe and Sandford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winscombe and Sandford was down 9% on the year before: 215 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winscombe and Sandford?
Winscombe and Sandford is policed by Avon and Somerset. 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 Winscombe and Sandford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.