Crime Rate in Winford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winford

The total recorded crimes in Winford, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winford crime rate of 80.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Winford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Brookside 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 July 2025 the Winford has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 80.02 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winford)CrimesRank (Winford)CrimesRank (Winford)
Weston-super-Mare Central266 13,797 13,494 1
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Yatton53 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead North50 10533 16420 14
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Backwell8 34195 32160 29
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Winford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
November 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Winford in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Brookside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Frog Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Yanleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Beechcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Vee Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Redding Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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