Crime in Winsford: statistics, rates and trends
3,082 crimes were recorded in Winsford in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winsford at a glance
- Crime trends in Winsford
- Types of crime in Winsford
- Winsford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winsford
- Streets with the most crime in Winsford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winsford
- Demographics of Winsford
- Questions about crime in Winsford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,559), anti-social behaviour (369) and public order (331) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 513th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Winsford | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,082 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.1 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 35,401 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winsford peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,077 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,758). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,082 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,758 | 77.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,294 | 93.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,821 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,691 | 104.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,077 | 115.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,069 | 114.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,713 | 104.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,876 | 109.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 277 |
| July 2026 | 295 |
| June 2026 | 268 |
| May 2026 | 297 |
| April 2026 | 258 |
| March 2026 | 233 |
| February 2026 | 192 |
| January 2026 | 254 |
| December 2025 | 216 |
| November 2025 | 252 |
| October 2025 | 298 |
| September 2025 | 242 |
Compared with England and Wales, Winsford recorded notably more public order (40% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and vehicle crime (63% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 52 to 87 and shoplifting rose from 58 to 97, while other crime fell from 106 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,559 | 44.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 369 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 331 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 167 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 2.7 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Drugs | 87 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +67% |
| Other crime | 81 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Burglary | 77 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 1.8 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Winsford; the highest is Northwich (106.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenham | 598 | 39.0 | -55% |
| Middlewich | 1,122 | 76.8 | -12% |
| Hartford | 256 | 38.6 | -56% |
| Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) | 201 | 37.7 | -57% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -53% |
| Northwich | 2,035 | 106.1 | +22% |
| Weaverham | 251 | 38.0 | -56% |
| Barnton | 273 | 47.6 | -45% |
Of the 5 areas within Winsford, Winsford Wharton had the highest crime rate (117.0 per 1,000) and Winsford Gravel the lowest (65.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford Wharton | Neighbourhood | 5,846 | 684 | 117.0 |
| Winsford Dene | Neighbourhood | 5,015 | 545 | 108.7 |
| Winsford Over & Verdin | Neighbourhood | 17,329 | 1,289 | 74.4 |
| Winsford Swanlow | Neighbourhood | 5,084 | 378 | 74.4 |
| Winsford Gravel | Neighbourhood | 4,076 | 265 | 65.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Winsford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 76 |
| On or near Barton Court | 69 |
| On or near High Street | 63 |
| On or near Nat Lane | 56 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Bradbury Road | 46 |
| On or near B5355 | 45 |
| On or near Bostock Road | 40 |
Of the 2,713 crimes in Winsford with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 369 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,307 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 590 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 286 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 187 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 121 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 74 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Winsford has an estimated population of 35,401 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winsford average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Winsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Winsford a safe place to live?
Winsford recorded 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 513th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Winsford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,559 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (369).
Is crime in Winsford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winsford was up 12% on the year before: 3,082 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,758 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winsford?
About 35,401 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winsford?
Winsford is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.