Crime Rate in Poulton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poulton North

The total recorded crimes in Poulton North, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poulton North crime rate of 1.76 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 Poulton North, encompassing approximately 23,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Poulton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Jervis Close with total crimes: 3
  • Orange Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Poulton North?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Poulton North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 693 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Poulton North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Poulton North had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 678 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Poulton North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Poulton North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Poulton North has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Poulton North crimes were 693. The crime rate of Poulton North in 2024 was 28.98 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poulton North were around 678 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.35 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poulton North)CrimesRank (Poulton North)CrimesRank (Poulton North)
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
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

Poulton North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202517
February 202524
January 202538
December 202419
November 202410
October 202426
September 202426
August 202420
July 202441
June 202486
May 202436

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 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
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Poulton North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Poulton North postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Jervis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Orange Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Mathers Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Guildford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kinross Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Valley Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blenheim Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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