Crime Rate in Great Sankey South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Sankey South

The total recorded crimes in Great Sankey South, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Sankey South crime rate of 4.12 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 Great Sankey South, encompassing approximately 17,717 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Great Sankey South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 10
  • Carnaby Place with total crimes: 6
  • Rosemary Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Great Sankey South?

To understand the safety of Great Sankey South, we need to analyze Great Sankey South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Great Sankey South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 609 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Sankey South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Great Sankey South had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 577 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Great Sankey South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Great Sankey South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Great Sankey South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Sankey South has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Great Sankey South crimes were 609. The crime rate of Great Sankey South in 2024 was 34.37 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Sankey South were around 577 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.57 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)
Bewsey and Whitecross574 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley122 21,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme113 31,540 21,431 3
Orford95 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East74 5966 5906 5
Birchwood69 7888 6898 6
Latchford West49 12653 8692 7
Poulton North47 13693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft65 8574 10684 8
Chapelford and Old Hall62 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick58 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston53 11474 14511 11
Stockton Heath27 17569 11383 15
Westbrook29 16421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm South32 15340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall19 22376 16279 20
Lymm North and Thelwall26 19353 17286 19
Penketh and Cuerdley26 18319 20296 18
Poulton South21 20191 22233 21
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Great Sankey South 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202539
May 202541
April 202523
March 202524
February 202523
January 202517
December 202427
November 20249
October 202412
September 202428
August 202428

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Great Sankey South in July 2025

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

1. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Carnaby Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Alconbury Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Poppyfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Huntley Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cromwell Avenue South (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Fildes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Peace Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chippingdall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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