Crime Rate in Warrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warrington

The total recorded crimes in Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 1,688 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warrington crime rate of 8.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (756) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Public order: (196) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (154) incidents (14.07% increase)
Warrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24

Warrington Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Warrington Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bewsey and Whitecross (574 crimes), and the safest, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (19 crimes), is 555 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Warrington.

Similarly, the area of Central Warrington (520 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Appleton (5 crimes), with a difference of 515 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Warrington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bewsey and Whitecross574
Fairfield and Howley122
Poplars and Hulme113
Orford95
Latchford East74

Safest Wards:

Penketh and Cuerdley26
Lymm North and Thelwall26
Poulton South21
Grappenhall20
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Warrington520
Bewsey & Dallam113
Fairfield & Howley113
Hulme88
Orford77

Safest Areas:

Penketh & Cuerdley24
Locking Stumps23
Grappenhall13
Great Sankey10
Appleton5

Warrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (652 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 679 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (350 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (487 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (169 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (667 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (157 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (683 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (201 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1580 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025154
June 2025135
May 2025122
April 2025154
March 2025107
February 202585
January 202580
December 202488
November 2024128
October 2024169
September 2024157
August 2024201

A total of 1056 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202588
May 202582
April 202564
March 2025104
February 202579
January 202567
December 202487
November 202472
October 202494
September 202493
August 2024141

A total of 231 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 202517
April 202523
March 202524
February 202531
January 202512
December 202418
November 202427
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 1782 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025196
June 2025203
May 2025203
April 2025144
March 2025150
February 2025119
January 2025114
December 2024116
November 2024117
October 2024100
September 2024150
August 2024170

A total of 483 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202547
May 202519
April 202544
March 202555
February 202544
January 202534
December 202451
November 202439
October 202420
September 202430
August 202437

A total of 7683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 640.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 756 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025756
June 2025729
May 2025711
April 2025679
March 2025687
February 2025603
January 2025652
December 2024679
November 2024350
October 2024487
September 2024667
August 2024683

A total of 1031 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 202569
May 202573
April 202599
March 202566
February 202574
January 202586
December 202472
November 202452
October 202460
September 202472
August 2024187

A total of 937 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202584
May 202574
April 202570
March 2025109
February 202564
January 202582
December 202462
November 202462
October 202449
September 202492
August 2024108

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 1070 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 202596
May 2025108
April 202589
March 202591
February 202575
January 202571
December 202480
November 202459
October 202496
September 2024102
August 202496

A total of 472 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202544
May 202534
April 202539
March 202539
February 202543
January 202527
December 202449
November 202429
October 202426
September 202444
August 202446

A total of 161 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202522
May 202516
April 202528
March 20255
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202449

A total of 459 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202537
May 202537
April 202535
March 202553
February 202549
January 202542
December 202441
November 202431
October 202427
September 202433
August 202429

High Crime Locations Warrington in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Dixon Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Drugs6
Burglary6
3. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Leicester Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Garibaldi Street (Map)
Total24
Drugs24
6. Manley Gardens (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other crime6

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