Crime Rate in Poulton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poulton North

The total recorded crimes in Poulton North, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poulton North crime rate of 1.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Poulton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elizabeth Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Blenheim Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Poulton North has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 12th 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.

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
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
Penketh and Cuerdley32 17319 20296 18
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Poulton North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202524
January 202538
December 202419
November 202410
October 202426
September 202426
August 202420
July 202441
June 202486
May 202436
April 202415

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Poulton North in March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Blenheim Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Blackbrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Tweedsmuir Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crab Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Peasley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Barnack Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harrier Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valiant Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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