Crime in Winsford: statistics, rates and trends

3,032 crimes were recorded in Winsford in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,529 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Winsford has the 536th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Winsford was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,836). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winsford 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 violence and sexual offences, public order.

The largest increases were in drugs (+67%) and shoplifting (+57%). The largest falls were in other crime (-23%) and possession of weapons (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Winsford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winsford recorded 1,529 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Winsford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winsford recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Winsford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winsford recorded 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Winsford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winsford recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Winsford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winsford recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Winsford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winsford recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Winsford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winsford recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Winsford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winsford recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Winsford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winsford recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Winsford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winsford recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Winsford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winsford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Winsford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winsford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Winsford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winsford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Winsford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winsford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Winsford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winsford.

5 areas within Winsford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Winsford Wharton had the highest rate (115.1 per 1,000) and Winsford Gravel the lowest (60.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Winsford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winsford 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.

Winsford has an estimated population of 35,401. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winsford sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Winsford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.