Crime Rate in Stockton Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockton Heath

The total recorded crimes in Stockton Heath, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton Heath crime rate of 1.01 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stockton Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mitchell Street with total crimes: 3
  • Chester New Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mertoun Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stockton Heath has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 21th 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.

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
Poulton North39 12693 7678 9
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
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

Stockton Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 202430
July 202421
June 202422
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 202410
June 20242
May 20241

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
March 20251
September 20241
August 202444
July 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 202410
August 202440
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 2024121
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20244

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stockton Heath in March 2025

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

1. Mitchell Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chester New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mertoun Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Algernon Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Egerton Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Gibson Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Grice Street (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Arley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bridgewater Mews (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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