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 May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poplars and Hulme crime rate of 3.91 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Poplars and Hulme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 8
  • Northolt Court with total crimes: 7
  • Westland Drive with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Poplars and Hulme has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)CrimesRank (Poplars and Hulme)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley113 31,390 31,528 2
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
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Poplars and Hulme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 836 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202557
March 202577
February 202554
January 202569
December 202467
November 202426
October 202439
September 202455
August 202477
July 202481
June 2024124
May 202450

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202415
July 202414
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 202414
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414
July 202418
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Woburn Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northolt Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westland Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Concorde Place (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Bittern Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ulverston Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Crawley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Canberra Square (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harding Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1

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