Crime Rate in Warrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warrington

The total recorded crimes in Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 1,504 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warrington crime rate of 7.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (711) incidents (4.71% increase)
  • Public order: (203) incidents (40.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (-20.78% decrease)
Warrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket 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 (468 crimes), and the safest, Poulton South (7 crimes), is 461 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Warrington.

Similarly, the area of Central Warrington (452 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Appleton (14 crimes), with a difference of 438 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Warrington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bewsey and Whitecross468
Poplars and Hulme120
Fairfield and Howley113
Orford111
Latchford East100

Safest Wards:

Chapelford and Old Hall24
Stockton Heath20
Lymm South17
Grappenhall16
Poulton South7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Warrington452
Fairfield & Howley115
Latchford100
Orford93
Blackbrook88

Safest Areas:

Great Sankey18
Padgate & Paddington17
Locking Stumps17
Grappenhall16
Appleton14

Warrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 783 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 195 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1432 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (506 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1992 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 2025154
March 2025107
February 202585
January 202580
December 202488
November 2024128
October 2024169
September 2024157
August 2024201
July 2024195
June 2024506

A total of 1148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202564
March 2025104
February 202579
January 202567
December 202487
November 202472
October 202494
September 202493
August 2024141
July 202489
June 2024176

A total of 280 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202523
March 202524
February 202531
January 202512
December 202418
November 202427
October 202424
September 202418
August 202412
July 202420
June 202454

A total of 1897 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025144
March 2025150
February 2025119
January 2025114
December 2024116
November 2024117
October 2024100
September 2024150
August 2024170
July 2024188
June 2024326

A total of 501 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202544
March 202555
February 202544
January 202534
December 202451
November 202439
October 202420
September 202430
August 202437
July 202456
June 202472

A total of 8413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 701.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1432 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025711
April 2025679
March 2025687
February 2025603
January 2025652
December 2024679
November 2024350
October 2024487
September 2024667
August 2024683
July 2024783
June 20241432

A total of 1003 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202599
March 202566
February 202574
January 202586
December 202472
November 202452
October 202460
September 202472
August 2024187
July 202472
June 202490

A total of 1047 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202570
March 2025109
February 202564
January 202582
December 202462
November 202462
October 202449
September 202492
August 2024108
July 202481
June 2024194

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 20248

A total of 1256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 202589
March 202591
February 202575
January 202571
December 202480
November 202459
October 202496
September 2024102
August 202496
July 2024129
June 2024260

A total of 510 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202539
March 202539
February 202543
January 202527
December 202449
November 202429
October 202426
September 202444
August 202446
July 202450
June 202484

A total of 173 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 20255
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202428

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202449
July 20243
June 202416

A total of 487 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202535
March 202553
February 202549
January 202542
December 202441
November 202431
October 202427
September 202433
August 202429
July 202444
June 202466

High Crime Locations Warrington in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Other crime6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting24
4. Garibaldi Street (Map)
Total18
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Dixon Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Paul Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18

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