Crime Rate in Latchford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Latchford East

The total recorded crimes in Latchford East, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Latchford East crime rate of 3.42 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 Latchford East, encompassing approximately 21,623 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Latchford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaskell Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bruntleigh Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Latchford East?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Latchford East reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 966 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Latchford East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Latchford East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 906 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Latchford East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Latchford East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Latchford East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Latchford East has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Latchford East crimes were 966. The crime rate of Latchford East in 2024 was 44.67 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Latchford East were around 906 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.90 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Latchford East)CrimesRank (Latchford East)CrimesRank (Latchford East)
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
Birchwood69 7888 6898 6
Great Sankey South73 6609 9577 10
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

Latchford East 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 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 (55 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202532
May 202555
April 202535
March 202555
February 202540
January 202539
December 202429
November 202422
October 202429
September 202429
August 202441

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202513
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
November 20248
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Latchford East in July 2025

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

1. Gaskell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Bruntleigh Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Bridge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Moorside (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pearson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Secker Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Archer Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridge Avenue East (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mort Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridgewater Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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