Crime Rate in Lymm South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lymm South

The total recorded crimes in Lymm South, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lymm South crime rate of 2.96 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 Lymm South, encompassing approximately 5,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lymm South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Rush Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgway Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lymm South?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Lymm South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 340 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lymm South recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Lymm South had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 357 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lymm South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lymm South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lymm South has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Lymm South crimes were 340. The crime rate of Lymm South in 2024 was 59.14 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lymm South were around 357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.10 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lymm South)CrimesRank (Lymm South)CrimesRank (Lymm 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
Great Sankey South61 6609 9577 10
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
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Lymm South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 202515
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
May 202410

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lymm South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rush Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ridgway Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beech Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Weaste Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Cross (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Brookfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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