Crime in Winterton: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Winterton in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Winterton
- Questions about crime in Winterton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 784th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Winterton | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 350 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.7 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,024 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winterton peaked in the year to August 2019 (445 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (246). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 350 | 69.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 358 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 368 | 73.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 314 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 246 | 49.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 331 | 65.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 352 | 70.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 445 | 88.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 81.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (28% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 37 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 72 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Winterton; the highest is Scunthorpe (141.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -57% |
| Scunthorpe | 11,555 | 141.9 | +104% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -14% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -60% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | -4% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -8% |
| Brigg | 617 | 116.4 | +67% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -21% |
Burton upon Stather & Winterton is the one area listed within Winterton, with 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | Neighbourhood | 13,132 | 671 | 51.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Winterton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “D'Arcy Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near D'Arcy Close | 26 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Hiles Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Northlands Road | 17 |
| On or near De Lacy Way | 15 |
| On or near Marmion Drive | 14 |
| On or near Saffre Close | 14 |
| On or near Boynton Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Church Side | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
Of the 293 crimes in Winterton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Winterton has an estimated population of 5,024 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winterton average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Winterton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winterton a safe place to live?
Winterton recorded 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 784th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Winterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winterton was down 2% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 358 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winterton?
About 5,024 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winterton?
Winterton is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.