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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaftesbury Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Chapel Road 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 July 2025 the Penketh and Cuerdley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)CrimesRank (Penketh and Cuerdley)
Bewsey and Whitecross574 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley122 21,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme113 31,540 21,431 3
Orford95 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East74 5966 5906 5
Birchwood69 7888 6898 6
Great Sankey South73 6609 9577 10
Latchford West49 12653 8692 7
Poulton North47 13693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft65 8574 10684 8
Chapelford and Old Hall62 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick58 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston53 11474 14511 11
Stockton Heath27 17569 11383 15
Westbrook29 16421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm South32 15340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall19 22376 16279 20
Lymm North and Thelwall26 19353 17286 19
Poulton South21 20191 22233 21
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Penketh and Cuerdley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202516
January 202514
December 202422
November 20247
October 20245
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 July 2025

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

1. Shaftesbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Holly Terrace (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Widnes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lilac Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rozel Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Warton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kirkwall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southlands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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