Crime in Winscombe
Winscombe had 62 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 17 North Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle North Somerset area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.
BS25, North Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Winscombe
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Winscombe. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 30 | 48% |
| anti-social behaviour | 8 | 13% |
| public order | 6 | 10% |
| criminal damage | 4 | 6% |
| burglary | 3 | 5% |
| theft | 3 | 5% |
| other crime | 3 | 5% |
| vehicle crime | 2 | 3% |
Winscombe against North Somerset
| Type | Winscombe per 1,000 | Middle North Somerset area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 18.1 | 24.7 | ▲ 25% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | 2.4 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 1.2 | 2.2 | – |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4.8 | 8 | – |
| Theft and robbery | 2.4 | 4.7 | – |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Banwell | 219.6 | ▲ 4% |
| Cheddar | 88.3 | ▼ 21% |
| Congresbury | 41.9 | ▼ 28% |
| Winscombe | 37.4 | ▼ 9% |
| Axbridge | 3.6 | – |
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Questions people ask
Is Winscombe a safe area?
Winscombe had about 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 17 North Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Winscombe?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and public order (6).