Is Winchcombe Safe?

Winchcombe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 68/100, rated Safe. A total of 235 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 37% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Winchcombe is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

235 crimes were recorded in Winchcombe 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 37% compared to the previous 12-month period (373 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 180 incidents.

The most common crime in Winchcombe is Violent Crime, with 180 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 76.6% 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.

Crime in Winchcombe is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 37% — from 373 crimes in the previous 12 months to 235 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Winchcombe has a safety score of 68 out of 100 (Safe). 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.

Winchcombe has a safety score of 68/100, while the Gloucestershire Constabulary force area average is 41/100. Winchcombe is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

45.6% of crimes recorded in Winchcombe 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 Gloucestershire 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.

180 violent crimes were recorded in Winchcombe in the last 12 months — representing 76.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 129 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.

The crime data for Winchcombe was last updated in May 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.

You can compare Winchcombe 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.