Crime Rate in Latchford East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Latchford East

The total recorded crimes in Latchford East, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Latchford East crime rate of 4.67 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Latchford East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minerva Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Avenue East with total crimes: 5
  • Bruntleigh Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Latchford East has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)
Bewsey and Whitecross437 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley121 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme130 21,540 21,431 3
Orford101 51,334 41,343 4
Birchwood59 7888 6898 6
Latchford West71 6653 8692 7
Poulton North39 12693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft40 11574 10684 8
Great Sankey South49 8609 9577 10
Chapelford and Old Hall45 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick45 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston36 13474 14511 11
Stockton Heath15 21569 11383 15
Westbrook33 15421 15388 14
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall36 14376 16279 20
Lymm South20 20340 18357 16
Lymm North and Thelwall32 16353 17286 19
Appleton28 18336 19352 17
Penketh and Cuerdley32 17319 20296 18
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Latchford East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202540
January 202539
December 202429
November 202422
October 202429
September 202429
August 202441
July 202446
June 202472
May 202440
April 202440

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
November 20248
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Latchford East in March 2025

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

1. Minerva Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Bridge Avenue East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Bruntleigh Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
5. Seabury Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Bridge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
7. Cantilever Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bridgewater Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Gaskell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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