Crime Rate in Stockton Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockton Heath

The total recorded crimes in Stockton Heath, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton Heath crime rate of 1.82 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 Stockton Heath, encompassing approximately 14,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Stockton Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pool Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Dundonald Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stockton Heath?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Stockton Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 569 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stockton Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Stockton Heath had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 383 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stockton Heath recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stockton Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stockton Heath has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Stockton Heath crimes were 569. The crime rate of Stockton Heath in 2024 was 38.30 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockton Heath were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.78 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockton Heath)CrimesRank (Stockton Heath)CrimesRank (Stockton Heath)
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
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

Stockton Heath 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (121 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202510
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 202430

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 202410

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 2024121

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 202410
August 202440

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 202444

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stockton Heath in July 2025

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

1. Pool Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Dundonald Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mitchell Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Egerton Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Roman Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Grice Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gaskell Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Leonard Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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