Crime Rate in Poplars and Hulme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poplars and Hulme

The total recorded crimes in Poplars and Hulme, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poplars and Hulme crime rate of 3.68 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 Poplars and Hulme, encompassing approximately 30,673 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Poplars and Hulme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crawley Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Poplars and Hulme?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Poplars and Hulme reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 1,540 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Poplars and Hulme witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Poplars and Hulme experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 1,431 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Poplars and Hulme witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Poplars and Hulme has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Poplars and Hulme Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Poplars and Hulme has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Poplars and Hulme crimes were 1,540. The crime rate of Poplars and Hulme in 2024 was 50.21 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poplars and Hulme were around 1,431 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.65 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)
Bewsey and Whitecross574 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley122 21,390 31,528 2
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
Penketh and Cuerdley26 18319 20296 18
Poulton South21 20191 22233 21
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Poplars and Hulme 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 53 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202545
May 202560
April 202557
March 202577
February 202554
January 202569
December 202467
November 202426
October 202439
September 202455
August 202477

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202520
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Poplars and Hulme in July 2025

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

1. Crawley Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
2. Swift Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elm Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Penrith Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
5. Concorde Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Tyne Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Woburn Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chetham Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
9. Ambleside Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
10. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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