Crime Rate in Winterbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winterbourne

The total recorded crimes in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winterbourne crime rate of 5.08 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 Winterbourne, encompassing approximately 5,904 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Winterbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Gloucester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Holmwood Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Winterbourne?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Winterbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 790 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Winterbourne recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Winterbourne had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 649 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Winterbourne recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Winterbourne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Winterbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Winterbourne has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 5.08 ranking 25th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Winterbourne crimes were 790. The crime rate of Winterbourne in 2024 was 133.80 (year) or 11.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winterbourne were around 649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.92 (year) or 9.16 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winterbourne)CrimesRank (Winterbourne)CrimesRank (Winterbourne)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Winterbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime 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 Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202535
March 20252
February 202514
January 202520
December 202415
November 202416
October 202417
September 202416
August 20248
July 202442
June 202432
May 202424

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
October 20244
September 20244
July 20245
June 202418

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 202423
September 202418
August 202417
July 202413
June 202426
May 202426

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
January 20251
October 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Winterbourne in May 2025

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

1. Old Gloucester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Holmwood Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Bradstone Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Perry Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. The Gully (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Sallys Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dawley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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