Is Wincanton Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Wincanton Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 554 total crimes recorded in Wincanton Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Wincanton Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wincanton Town safe?
Wincanton Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 38/100, rated Below Average. A total of 554 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Wincanton Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Wincanton Town in the last 12 months?
554 crimes were recorded in Wincanton Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (575 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 229 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Wincanton Town?
The most common crime in Wincanton Town is Violent Crime, with 229 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Wincanton Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Wincanton Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.7% — from 575 crimes in the previous 12 months to 554 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Wincanton Town?
Wincanton Town has a safety score of 38 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Wincanton Town compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?
Wincanton Town has a safety score of 38/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Wincanton Town is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Wincanton Town?
60% of crimes recorded in Wincanton Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Wincanton Town?
229 violent crimes were recorded in Wincanton Town in the last 12 months — representing 41.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 72 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Wincanton Town last updated?
The crime data for Wincanton Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Wincanton Town with other areas?
You can compare Wincanton Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.