Winsford Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Winsford's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 63% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents (148 incidents) is 69% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant local challenge. The overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places Winsford 5.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a marginal but notable difference. Anti-social behaviour (8.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage (7.2%) round out the top three categories, both showing rates below national averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours—may contribute to the higher proportion of violent crimes, as outdoor opportunities for property crimes diminish. This built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester appears to have a crime profile shaped by local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with violence and sexual offences likely driven by factors such as winter social patterns or community-specific tensions. The relatively low rates of burglary (1.3% of total crimes) and shoplifting (1.3%) align with the reduced foot traffic typical of January, though the sharp increase in bicycle theft remains an outlier requiring further local analysis.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most significant increase, rising by 25.4% from 118 to 148 incidents in January 2024. This category, which contributes 63% of all crimes, is 69% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The surge in bicycle theft (400% increase) highlights a specific vulnerability, with 5 reported cases compared to just 1 in December. This spike may reflect post-holiday activity or changes in local transport patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary both decreased by 40% and 62.5% respectively, aligning with the seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour, at 8.5% of total crimes, was 39% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively quiet environment for public order issues in this built-up area.

Winsford's crime rate in January 2024 (7.0 per 1,000 residents) remained stable compared to the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000, indicating a 1.7% increase that is not statistically significant. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime patterns over the period. On a daily basis, 8 crimes were reported per day in January, a figure that reflects the built-up area's typical activity levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Winsford in line with other similarly sized urban areas in the UK. The population of 33,480 means that the crime rate is scaled to local demographics, with no indication of disproportionate risk for any specific subgroup. This context helps residents understand that while individual incidents matter, the overall risk remains moderate compared to national benchmarks.