Culcheth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Robbery rates in Culcheth during July 2023 stood at 0.2 per 1,000 residents — 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000, which is 54.2% below the national average of 8.3 per 1,000, highlights an unusual anomaly in the crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 30.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 17.4%) and other theft (2 incidents, 8.7%). These figures align with the seasonal context of peak summer, when schools are out and tourism activity increases. The relatively low overall crime rate may partly explain by the area's compact built-up nature, which could limit opportunities for certain crimes. However, the spike in robbery — a typically low-frequency offence — suggests a need for targeted local analysis. Violence and sexual offences, while below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), still represent a significant portion of local crime. Anti-social behaviour, also 51% below the UK average, may reflect community cohesion factors. The data illustrates a mixed picture where overall safety is strong, but specific categories warrant closer attention.

July 2023 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 0 to 1 incident — a notable shift from the previous month. This category is now 58% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Other crime also surged by 100%, with one reported incident, while criminal damage and arson doubled from 0 to 2 cases. These increases may relate to summer-specific factors such as increased outdoor activity or festival-related incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% (3 to 1), possibly due to the absence of school holidays reducing youth-related disruptions. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3% (6 to 4), though it remains 51% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences decreased slightly by 12.5% (8 to 7), maintaining their position as the most common crime type. The robbery category, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 — a stark outlier that may indicate localized vulnerabilities. Residents might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it suggests a new risk factor emerging in the area.

The crime rate in Culcheth rose 9.6% from 3.4 per 1,000 in June to 3.8 per 1,000 in July, marking a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, contrasts with the overall low crime profile that has consistently placed the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, 23 crimes occurred across 31 days — an average of 1 crime per day, which is lower than many comparable urban areas. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents — a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment. When compared to the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, Culcheth's rate remains significantly lower, reflecting a combination of local factors such as population density and community dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences fewer than 4 crimes annually — a statistic that would be of interest to potential new residents evaluating safety. While the slight monthly increase may be attributed to seasonal factors like increased tourism, the overall trend remains one of low crime incidence.