Crime Rate in Penketh and Cuerdley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penketh and Cuerdley

The total recorded crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penketh and Cuerdley crime rate of 1.47 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 Penketh and Cuerdley, encompassing approximately 17,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Penketh and Cuerdley?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Penketh and Cuerdley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 319 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penketh and Cuerdley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Penketh and Cuerdley had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 296 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penketh and Cuerdley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penketh and Cuerdley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Penketh and Cuerdley crimes were 319. The crime rate of Penketh and Cuerdley in 2024 was 18.01 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley were around 296 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.71 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)
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
Lymm South17 20340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202516
January 202514
December 202422
November 20247
October 20245
September 202413
August 202411
July 202418
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20244
June 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
February 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Penketh and Cuerdley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Penketh and Cuerdley postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
2. Holly Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lamerton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Padstow Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Widnes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Worsborough Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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