Crime in Winterton: statistics, rates and trends
355 crimes were recorded in Winterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winterton at a glance
- Crime trends in Winterton
- Types of crime in Winterton
- Winterton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winterton
- Streets with the most crime in Winterton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winterton
- Population and deprivation in Winterton
- Questions about crime in Winterton
- About this data
355 crimes were recorded in Winterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Winterton has the 780th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winterton | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 355 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.7 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,024 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winterton was highest in the year to July 2019 (465 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (252). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 355 | 70.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 351 | 69.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 381 | 75.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 298 | 59.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 252 | 50.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 327 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 359 | 71.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 465 | 92.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 77.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winterton 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 public order (-23%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 35.4 | 1.03 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.6 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +300% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.4 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +125% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +600% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Winterton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winterton recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winterton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winterton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winterton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winterton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winterton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winterton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winterton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winterton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winterton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winterton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winterton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winterton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winterton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winterton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winterton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winterton recorded 7 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 up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winterton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winterton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winterton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winterton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winterton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winterton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Winterton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winterton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -57% |
| Scunthorpe | 11,620 | 142.7 | +102% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | -16% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -62% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | -9% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | -10% |
| Brigg | 634 | 119.6 | +69% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | -22% |
1 areas within Winterton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Burton upon Stather & Winterton had the highest rate (52.4 per 1,000) and Burton upon Stather & Winterton the lowest (52.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | Neighbourhood | 13,132 | 688 | 52.4 |
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 Winterton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near D'Arcy Close | 25 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Hiles Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Northlands Road | 19 |
| On or near De Lacy Way | 14 |
| On or near Saffre Close | 14 |
| On or near Coates Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Fowler Court | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Boynton Crescent | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winterton 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 | 122 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 19.7% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.8% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Winterton has an estimated population of 5,024. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winterton sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winterton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Winterton a safe place to live?
Winterton recorded 70.7 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 Winterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Winterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterton was up 1% on the year before: 355 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 351 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winterton?
Winterton is policed by Humberside. 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 Winterton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.