Crime Rate in Winford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winford

The total recorded crimes in Winford, North Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winford crime rate of 57.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Winford, encompassing approximately 362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Winford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Yanleigh Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hill Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Winford?

To understand the safety of Winford, we need to analyze Winford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Winford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 429 crimes compared to 676.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Winford recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Winford had fewer crimes than the North Somerset average, with 397 crimes compared to 541. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Winford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Winford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Winford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Winford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 57.95 ranking 26th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Winford crimes were 429. The crime rate of Winford in 2024 was 1183.77 (year) or 98.65 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winford were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1095.47 (year) or 91.29 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winford)CrimesRank (Winford)CrimesRank (Winford)
Weston-super-Mare Central338 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South200 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke132 41,658 31,011 3
Long Ashton134 31,047 6789 8
Wrington76 81,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside100 61,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle101 51,168 5986 6
Weston-super-Mare Milton90 7944 8873 7
Yatton63 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke49 14621 13507 10
Banwell & Winscombe54 12647 10440 13
Portishead West58 10626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill34 18632 11418 15
Portishead East57 11562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking50 13588 14239 24
Portishead North44 16533 16420 14
Weston-super-Mare North Worle46 15505 17393 17
Congresbury & Puxton36 17256 28185 27
Pill33 19494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges23 24368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle21 25296 24308 20
Clevedon West27 20324 21265 23
Clevedon East25 21316 23284 21
Blagdon & Churchill24 23317 22274 22
Nailsea Golden Valley24 22204 31143 32
Clevedon Yeo16 28258 26220 25
Clevedon South11 30290 25133 34
Nailsea West End14 29258 27194 26
Nailsea Yeo17 27249 30168 28
Backwell11 31195 32160 29
Gordano Valley11 32255 29147 30
Clevedon Walton3 35136 34145 31
Portishead South11 33187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood10 3475 3577 35

Winford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 20242
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
June 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Winford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Winford postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
2. Yanleigh Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
3. Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Beechcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Redding Pit Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Upper Town Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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