Culcheth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Culcheth's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This significant gap suggests a combination of local factors and demographic characteristics that may contribute to the area's lower-than-national crime profile. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (34.8% of total), shoplifting (21.7%), and public order offences (17.4%)—reflect a mix of issues typically associated with urban centres. Violence and sexual offences, while accounting for the largest share, remain 50% below the UK average, consistent with the area's likely demographic profile as a residential and commuter-focused zone. Seasonal context may also play a role: January, a post-holiday month with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, often sees fewer outdoor crimes. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and public order offences suggests that localised factors—such as the proximity of retail hubs or changes in community activity—may be influencing patterns. The balance between property and violent crimes, roughly equal at 8 each, diverges from the typical skew toward property crime in similar areas, indicating a unique local dynamic. These trends, while not yet alarming, warrant continued monitoring, particularly given the sharp month-on-month increases in certain categories.

January 2024 saw three crime categories increase by 100% compared to December: public order offences (from 2 to 4), drugs-related incidents (from 1 to 2), and shoplifting (from 0 to 5). This sharp rise in shoplifting, which now accounts for 21.7% of all crimes, contrasts with the 40% UK average for the category. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—responsible for 34.8% of crimes—remain 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crimes is roughly equal, with 8 each, diverging from the typical dominance of property crimes in built-up areas. This shift may reflect local factors such as the proximity of retail centres or seasonal transitions affecting public spaces. Residents may note that shoplifting incidents, while low in absolute numbers, have increased sharply, warranting attention to local retail security measures.

Culcheth's crime rate in January 2024 rose 28.0% compared to December 2023, climbing from 2.9 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January—a figure that, while low, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 6,133. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, but the rise from the previous month suggests a potential seasonal or localised factor at play. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can be significant for a relatively small community. Residents may find this statistic useful when assessing risk relative to their neighbours, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.