Crime Rate in Winyates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winyates

The total recorded crimes in Winyates, Redditch, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winyates crime rate of 3.99 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 Winyates, encompassing approximately 20,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Winyates Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Winyates?

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

  • Relative to Redditch:

    • In 2024, Winyates reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 832 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winyates witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Winyates experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 759 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winyates witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, Winyates has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Winyates Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Winyates has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Winyates crimes were 832. The crime rate of Winyates in 2024 was 41.54 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winyates were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.90 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winyates)CrimesRank (Winyates)CrimesRank (Winyates)
Abbey113 11,649 11,557 1
Greenlands72 51,009 31,095 2
Central87 21,015 2853 3
Batchley & Brockhill76 4867 4742 5
Church Hill52 7735 6706 6
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw53 6579 7641 7
Lodge Park46 8377 9493 8
Matchborough43 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham14 12258 11267 10
West22 11260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross23 10188 12206 12

Winyates 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 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 202419
October 202411

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202516
April 202524
March 202520
February 202514
January 20257
December 202415
November 202422
October 202418

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202512
April 202517
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 202412
November 202412
October 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 202514
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Winyates in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Fownhope Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Holy Oaks Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nairn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Huntingdon Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sutton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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