Winsford Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winsford's crime rate in May 2025 was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This relatively low rate is tempered by notable spikes in specific crime categories, particularly violence and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 58.2% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This figure suggests a persistent challenge in managing violent crime, which may be influenced by local factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings and bank holidays. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 55% above the UK average, indicating a need for focused community engagement strategies. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 51% below the UK average, with 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting that some areas of the built-up area are experiencing effective community policing or environmental measures. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight—likely contributes to the observed patterns, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase, potentially exacerbating public order issues. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, the disproportionate rise in violent and public order offences necessitates targeted interventions to address these specific challenges.

May 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in burglary, with incidents rising from one to three. This jump, coupled with a 66.7% rise in shoplifting, signals a concerning trend in property crime. Violent crime, which accounted for 58.2% of all reported incidents, remained 41% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, illustrating a significant local challenge. Public order offences also rose sharply, 55% above the UK average, with 31 incidents recorded. While other categories like anti-social behaviour were 51% below the UK average, the contrast between these figures and the elevated violent and public order crime rates highlights a complex local dynamic. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, as shoplifting and burglary increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The 100% rise in theft from the person further underscores the need for awareness in public spaces.

Winsford's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decrease from April's 7.3 per 1,000. This reduction reflects a slight overall trend toward lower crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of seven crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the local impact of crime in a way that transcends aggregate statistics. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for every 144 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate. This statistic, while low compared to the UK average, underscores that crime remains a concern for a proportion of the population. The population context further reveals that Winsford's 33,480 residents face a crime environment that is 14.8% below the UK average, yet certain crime types, such as violence and public order offences, remain significantly elevated. This duality highlights the need for targeted local strategies, as the area's crime profile is shaped by both national trends and unique local factors.