Culcheth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 64.7% of all reported crimes in Culcheth during May 2024, far outpacing other categories such as drugs (11.8%) and public order (5.9%). This dominance of violent crime — at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents — is 37% below the UK average for the same category, underscoring the area’s relatively low exposure to such incidents despite its proximity to Warrington’s urban infrastructure. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places Culcheth 66.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the built-up area’s compact nature and community-oriented policing efforts. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributed to the 64.7% share of violent crimes, though no corresponding rise in property crimes (just 1 incident) was recorded. This imbalance between violent and property crime suggests that local dynamics — such as the area’s limited retail presence and residential focus — may play a role in shaping crime patterns, with violent incidents more closely tied to interpersonal conflicts than to economic factors. The absence of significant seasonal spikes in property crime, despite May’s typical outdoor activity trends, further highlights Culcheth’s unique profile compared to other UK areas.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in May, accounting for 64.7% of all reported incidents (11 cases) — a rate of 1.8 per 1,000, 37% below the UK average for this category. This stark contrast to the UK norm highlights Culcheth’s distinct profile, where violent crime remains lower than in most parts of the country. Month-on-month, the drugs category saw a 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents, suggesting a potential shift in local drug-related activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and other crime each fell by 50.0%, likely reflecting seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public drinking during May’s cooler temperatures. The area’s drugs rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 36% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, indicating a specific challenge that warrants further local monitoring.

Culcheth's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 37.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 66.7% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,133 residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 361 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in daily life. This low frequency contrasts sharply with UK-wide trends, where the average resident faces significantly higher exposure to crime. The population-scaled perspective further underscores Culcheth’s relatively secure environment, though the area’s proximity to Warrington’s urban core may contribute to occasional spikes in specific crime types, such as drug-related incidents.