Crime Rate in Poulton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poulton South

The total recorded crimes in Poulton South, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poulton South crime rate of 2.86 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 South, encompassing approximately 7,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Poulton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Manchester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Poulton South?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Poulton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 191 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Poulton South recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Poulton South had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 233 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Poulton South recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Poulton South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Poulton South has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Poulton South crimes were 191. The crime rate of Poulton South in 2024 was 26.02 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poulton South were around 233 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.74 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poulton South)CrimesRank (Poulton South)CrimesRank (Poulton South)
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
Penketh and Cuerdley26 18319 20296 18
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Poulton South 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20251
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 202514
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Poulton South in July 2025

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

1. Willow Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Manchester Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sheerwater Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Greenway (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Wenlock Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Nursery Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eric Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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