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 May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Sankey South crime rate of 3.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Great Sankey South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almer Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 5
  • Huntley Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Great Sankey South has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)CrimesRank (Great Sankey South)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley113 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme120 21,540 21,431 3
Orford111 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East100 5966 5906 5
Birchwood53 8888 6898 6
Latchford West55 7653 8692 7
Poulton North42 11693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft38 13574 10684 8
Rixton and Woolston48 9474 14511 11
Burtonwood and Winwick48 10504 13499 12
Stockton Heath20 19569 11383 15
Chapelford and Old Hall24 18510 12472 13
Westbrook39 12421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm North and Thelwall34 15353 17286 19
Lymm South17 20340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Great Sankey South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202523
March 202524
February 202523
January 202517
December 202427
November 20249
October 202412
September 202428
August 202428
July 202430
June 202468
May 202432

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202424
May 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Great Sankey South in May 2025

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

1. Almer Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Huntley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Carnaby Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Old Liverpool Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Tulip Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Poppyfields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Banbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Peace Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chippingdall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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