Winslow Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,290, 21 crimes in December 2023 equate to 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—44.4% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This rate positions Winslow as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 19.1%) and other theft (3 incidents, 14.3%). This distribution reflects a pattern seen in smaller commuter towns where community policing and lower population density may contribute to lower overall crime rates. Seasonal factors in December, including Christmas shopping activity and extended darkness, could influence crime patterns, though the data suggests these factors did not significantly elevate reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most frequent category, were 50% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), indicating a notable divergence from national trends. The absence of shoplifting or burglary incidents this month contrasts with typical retail theft spikes during festive periods, linked to reduced foot traffic or enhanced local security measures. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, rose sharply by 100% month-on-month, pointing to potential localized issues requiring further observation.

December 2023 saw a 36.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 11 to 7 incidents), marking the most significant single-category drop. This decline may partly explain the overall 16.1% reduction in the area's crime rate compared to November 2023 (4.7 per 1,000). However, two categories rose sharply: anti-social behaviour (up 100% to 4 incidents) and possession of weapons (up 100% to 1 incident). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that warrant closer monitoring. Violence and sexual offences in Winslow (1.3 per 1,000) remain 50% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national landscape. Other theft, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 2% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a negligible difference but worth noting given the category's typical volatility. The absence of shoplifting and burglary incidents this month—both 59% and 43% below UK averages respectively—contrasts with seasonal expectations, hinting at potential shifts in criminal activity patterns or effective local interventions.

Winslow's crime rate in December 2023 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 16.1% decrease from November's 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime in the area. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a frequency that, while non-zero, is consistent with the area's low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 252 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 139 residents (based on the national rate of 7.2 per 1,000). For residents, this means the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Winslow is considerably lower than in many other parts of the UK. The comparison also highlights the area's effectiveness in managing specific crime types: violence and sexual offences are 50% below the UK average, and public order offences are 17% below. These figures suggest that local initiatives, combined with the area's smaller size and community-focused policing, may be contributing to its consistently low crime profile.