Crime Rate in Latchford West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Latchford West

The total recorded crimes in Latchford West, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Latchford West crime rate of 4.41 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Latchford West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Latchford West?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Latchford West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 653 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Latchford West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Latchford West had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 692 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Latchford West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Latchford West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Latchford West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Latchford West has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Latchford West crimes were 653. The crime rate of Latchford West in 2024 was 52.35 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Latchford West were around 692 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.47 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Latchford West)CrimesRank (Latchford West)CrimesRank (Latchford West)
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
Great Sankey South61 6609 9577 10
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

Latchford West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20244
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202535
February 202512
January 202524
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202425
August 202427
July 202415
June 202434
May 202426

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
January 20252
December 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Latchford West in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Weir Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eastford Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Elphins Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Doulton Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Evans Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Maple Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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