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 March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penketh and Cuerdley crime rate of 1.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Padstow Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Penketh and Cuerdley has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 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.

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
Latchford East101 4966 5906 5
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
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
May 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 Penketh and Cuerdley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Holly Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Padstow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Orchard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stocks Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Widnes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beaufort Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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