Crime Rate in Warrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warrington

The total recorded crimes in Warrington, UK in January 2026 are around 1,293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warrington crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Warrington, encompassing approximately 210,973 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (634) incidents (-2.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (146) incidents (-8.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (80) incidents (53.85% increase)
Warrington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 48
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 15

Warrington Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Warrington Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bewsey and Whitecross (391 crimes), and the safest, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (14 crimes), is 377 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Warrington.

Similarly, the area of Central Warrington (351 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Appleton (6 crimes), with a difference of 345 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Warrington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bewsey and Whitecross391
Poplars and Hulme109
Fairfield and Howley94
Orford71
Birchwood62

Safest Wards:

Penketh and Cuerdley24
Poulton South22
Appleton19
Stockton Heath17
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Warrington351
Fairfield & Howley97
Bewsey & Dallam84
Hulme69
Blackbrook63

Safest Areas:

Penketh & Cuerdley16
Culcheth West & Croft16
Locking Stumps14
Great Sankey8
Appleton6

Warrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (634 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 653 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 159 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (592 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (145 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (671 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (646 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (207 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (758 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (181 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 756 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 196 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (729 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (711 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (203 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (679 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (154 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (687 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 603 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 456 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202535
November 202533
October 202536
September 202543
August 202522
July 202545
June 202537
May 202537
April 202535
March 202553
February 202549

A total of 2002 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026146
December 2025159
November 2025145
October 2025156
September 2025207
August 2025174
July 2025196
June 2025203
May 2025203
April 2025144
March 2025150
February 2025119

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 20258
November 20258
October 20258
September 202515
August 20259
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 595 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202570
November 202537
October 202544
September 202550
August 202576
July 202563
June 202547
May 202519
April 202544
March 202555
February 202544

A total of 579 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202570
November 202545
October 202573
September 202556
August 202546
July 202552
June 202544
May 202534
April 202539
March 202539
February 202543

A total of 1427 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202676
December 202551
November 2025120
October 2025118
September 2025141
August 2025164
July 2025154
June 2025135
May 2025122
April 2025154
March 2025107
February 202585

A total of 8119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 676.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 758 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026634
December 2025653
November 2025592
October 2025671
September 2025646
August 2025758
July 2025756
June 2025729
May 2025711
April 2025679
March 2025687
February 2025603

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20251
September 20254
August 202546
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 1002 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 202578
November 202570
October 202584
September 2025112
August 2025101
July 202581
June 202584
May 202574
April 202570
March 2025109
February 202564

A total of 183 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202520
November 202523
October 20259
September 20259
August 202521
July 20256
June 202522
May 202516
April 202528
March 20255
February 202516

A total of 1036 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202583
November 202585
October 202588
September 202579
August 2025143
July 202585
June 202588
May 202582
April 202564
March 2025104
February 202579

A total of 1049 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202680
December 202552
November 202593
October 202581
September 202560
August 2025181
July 2025121
June 202569
May 202573
April 202599
March 202566
February 202574

A total of 1084 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202668
December 2025106
November 202576
October 202581
September 202592
August 202595
July 2025107
June 202596
May 2025108
April 202589
March 202591
February 202575

A total of 247 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202512
November 202514
October 202524
September 202519
August 202545
July 202518
June 20257
May 202517
April 202523
March 202524
February 202531

High Crime Locations Warrington in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Warrington postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order18
Other theft6
Drugs6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. Elm Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs1
5. Walker Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Leicester Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12

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