Culcheth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Culcheth’s February 2024 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.3% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national picture where crime rates typically hover around 7.1 per 1,000. This disparity may stem from Culcheth’s character as a built-up area within Warrington, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced criminal activity. The top crime types in February were public order (22.7% of total), other theft (22.7%), and violence and sexual offences (22.7%), though the latter category was 68% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity — likely influenced these patterns, as reduced foot traffic in public spaces may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. However, public order offences, which were 63% above the UK average, suggest a unique challenge in managing disturbances in local areas. This could be linked to specific events or community dynamics that require closer attention. The low overall crime rate, combined with the area’s relative safety in violent crime categories, indicates a generally secure environment, though the elevated public order figures highlight a need for targeted strategies to address localised issues. As the month transitions into spring, the interplay between seasonal changes and ongoing community efforts will be critical in maintaining this trend.

February saw notable shifts in crime types, with vehicle crime, other crime, and anti-social behaviour each increasing by 100% compared to January. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal transitions as winter activities wane and pre-spring patterns emerge. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents), potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the winter months. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 37.5%, aligning with the area’s broader trend of being 68% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences, however, stood out as 63% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a concentration of disturbances in local hotspots. For residents, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour — now at 1 incident — may signal a need for targeted interventions in specific neighbourhoods.

Culcheth's February 2024 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents remains 49.3% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national-level crime in this built-up area within Warrington. Compared to January’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, the slight 4.3% decline suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, 22 crimes reported over 29 days translate to approximately one crime per day — a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance in community policing. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 279 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents against the area’s demographic size. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily or monthly exposure metrics, highlights the relative safety of Culcheth compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. The population context further reinforces that the 6,133 residents here experience fewer incidents proportionally, though local factors such as community engagement and infrastructure may contribute to this trend.