Winslow Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Winslow's crime profile in January 2026 presented a mixed picture, with overall rates remaining lower than the UK average. At 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 25% below the national figure of 6.8, a gap that reflects broader patterns in rural and semi-rural built-up areas where community cohesion and lower population density often correlate with reduced crime. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported crimes.3 per 1,000 was 8% below the UK average. This suggests that while Winslow faces challenges in managing violent incidents, its performance is better than the national benchmark. Other theft followed closely with 18.5% of all crimes, but its rate of 1.0 per 1,000 was strikingly 117% above the UK average—a disparity that may indicate local factors such as unsecured properties or specific socioeconomic conditions. The seasonal context of January, characterised by post-holiday periods and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate but may have also shifted the nature of incidents toward property-related crimes. As a built-up area within Buckinghamshire, Winslow's crime profile is influenced by its proximity to larger urban centres and the seasonal rhythms of a rural commuter hub, where the interplay between local demographics and external influences shapes the crime picture.

The most striking shift in January 2026 was the 100% increase in vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson, and anti-social behaviour—each category jumping from zero to two incidents. This sudden emergence of these crimes, particularly in areas with limited public transport and seasonal vehicle usage patterns, suggests a possible link to post-holiday activities or changes in local routines. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 37.5%, falling from eight to five incidents, a drop that may reflect reduced retail footfall during January's shorter days. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 44.4% of all crimes, but their rate of 2.3 per 1,000 was 8% below the UK average. Other theft, however, stood out as 117% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate local vulnerabilities in unsecured properties or specific community dynamics. These contrasts highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas without overgeneralising from the overall rate.

Winslow's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 22.6% compared to the previous month, climbing from 4.2 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 196 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on individual households. Winslow's population of 5,290 means that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can feel more pronounced to local residents, particularly when they involve categories like vehicle crime or criminal damage, which saw sharp month-on-month increases. This population-scaled perspective underscores the importance of tracking both absolute numbers and relative rates to fully understand community safety.