Crime is increasing and LOW in Winteringham
Winteringham's crime rate is 36.1 per 1,000, indicating a safer community than the UK average. Explore local crime data and insights.
Winteringham's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 1,577 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 36.2 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 8.2 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 92 out of 100 |
| Population | 1,577 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.7 | 35% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.3 | 18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 6.3 | 18% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.5 | 7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.5 | 7% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.9 | 5% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.9 | 5% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.3 | 4% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.6 | 2% |
Winteringham maintains a relatively low overall crime rate of 36.1 per 1,000 people per year, placing it significantly below the national average of 93.4 per 1,000. This is reflected in an impressive safety score of 92 out of 100, well above the UK average of 78. However, recent data indicates an increasing trend, with a year-over-year rise of 16.3%. This overview provides essential context for understanding crime statistics within Winteringham.
Winteringham has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Winteringham, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents at a rate of 12.7 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences and Anti-social behaviour both rank as the second most common, each representing 17.5% of crimes with a rate of 6.3 per 1,000. These three categories collectively form the majority of reported criminal activity in the area.
The overall property-related crime rate in Winteringham, which includes burglary, other theft, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and bicycle theft, stands at 8.2 per 1,000 people per year. This is considerably lower than the UK average property crime rate of 33.2 per 1,000. Specific figures show 3 burglaries (1.9 per 1,000), 3 other theft incidents (1.9 per 1,000), 4 criminal damage and arson offences (2.5 per 1,000), 2 vehicle crimes (1.3 per 1,000), and 1 bicycle theft (0.6 per 1,000). While this rate suggests a very low risk compared to the national picture, residents should still be mindful of these property-related offences, which are the primary concerns for homeowners.
Winteringham has a 61.2% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Winteringham has seen an increase in its crime rate, with a year-over-year change of 16.3%. This upward trend indicates a shift in local crime patterns. Analysing the monthly crime rate per 1,000 residents shows fluctuations throughout the year. Starting at 2.5 in October and November 2024, rates edged up to 3.2 in December and January 2025. February saw a notable peak at 5.1, before dropping back to 3.2 in March and 2.5 in April and May. The lowest point was recorded in June at 1.3, followed by rises to 3.8 in July and September, with August at 2.5. This pattern suggests periods of higher activity, particularly in late winter and mid-summer, contributing to the overall increasing trend in the area.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Winteringham's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning crime in Winteringham features notable theft and burglary, alongside some vehicle offences.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoons see elevated theft and burglary incidents, though vehicle crime is less frequent.
6pm - 12am
Evenings show a shift to 'other' crime types, with burglary and vehicle crime present.
12am - 6am
Night-time crime is marked by significant burglary and vehicle crime, while theft is minimal.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Winteringham's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Winteringham, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime in Winteringham displays varying patterns across different times of day. During morning hours (6am-12pm), theft is the most significant concern at 39%, followed by burglary at 18% and vehicle crime at 14%. In the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft remains high at 42%, while burglary accounts for 30% of incidents. The evening period (6pm-12am) sees a shift, with "other" crime types becoming dominant at 43%, and burglary at 27%, while theft reduces to 16%. Night-time (12am-6am) shows burglary as a primary concern at 31%, with vehicle crime also notable at 33%, and theft dropping significantly to 8%. These patterns suggest a need for vigilance regarding theft and burglary during the day, and vehicle and property security overnight.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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To understand Winteringham's crime statistics in a broader context, it's useful to compare them with similar nearby areas such as Winterton, Ferriby Sluice, Alkborough, and Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire). Winteringham's overall crime rate of 36.1 per 1,000 is below the national average. While specific detailed comparisons are not provided here, Winteringham's safety score of 92/100 indicates a strong safety profile. This places Winteringham as a relatively secure community within the region, offering a generally low risk of crime compared to its surrounding settlements and the wider UK. Residents can appreciate this positive safety standing when evaluating local living environments.
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How we source and verify crime information for Winteringham
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Winteringham. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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