Crime in Winslow: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Winslow in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winslow at a glance
- Crime trends in Winslow
- Types of crime in Winslow
- Winslow compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winslow
- Streets with the most crime in Winslow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winslow
- Population and deprivation in Winslow
- Questions about crime in Winslow
- About this data
342 crimes were recorded in Winslow in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Winslow has the 949th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winslow | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 342 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,623 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winslow was highest in the year to July 2026 (342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (217). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 342 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 51.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 285 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 282 | 50.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 283 | 50.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 249 | 44.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 217 | 38.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 226 | 40.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 249 | 44.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winslow 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+75%) and other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +8% |
| Other theft | 49 | 8.7 | 1.36 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +33% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +80% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +75% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +17% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -65% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Winslow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winslow recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winslow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winslow recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winslow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winslow recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winslow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winslow recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winslow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winslow recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winslow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winslow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winslow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winslow recorded 14 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 75% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winslow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winslow recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winslow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winslow recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winslow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winslow recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winslow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winslow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winslow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winslow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Winslow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winslow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Winslow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winslow.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winslow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | 846 | 55.8 | -8% |
| Bletchley | 4,009 | 90.3 | +48% |
| Milton Keynes | 21,559 | 109.7 | +80% |
| Aylesbury | 8,189 | 90.2 | +48% |
| Leighton Buzzard | 2,839 | 63.0 | +4% |
| Newport Pagnell | 950 | 61.0 | +0% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 225 | 42.0 | -31% |
| Bicester | 3,263 | 83.4 | +37% |
1 areas within Winslow, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Winslow had the highest rate (60.8 per 1,000) and Winslow the lowest (60.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | Neighbourhood | 5,623 | 342 | 60.8 |
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 Winslow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Comerford Way | 19 |
| On or near Lowndes Way | 19 |
| On or near Rudds Close | 17 |
| On or near Angels Close | 14 |
| On or near Little Hill | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Close | 11 |
| On or near Piccadilly Mews | 11 |
| On or near Scott Evans Court | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winslow 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 | 111 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Winslow has an estimated population of 5,623. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winslow sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winslow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Winslow a safe place to live?
Winslow recorded 60.8 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 Winslow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (49).
Is crime in Winslow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winslow was up 18% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winslow?
Winslow is policed by Thames Valley. 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 Winslow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.