Culcheth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Culcheth’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000, a figure that places the area 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights Culcheth’s position as a relatively low-crime area within the broader national context. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 21.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and public order offences (13.0%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues, with violence-related crimes remaining lower than the UK average (66% below). However, the breakdown also reveals that public order offences are 14% above the UK average, a divergence that may reflect local social dynamics or enforcement priorities. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the overall subdued crime environment. This period typically sees reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes, such as vehicle theft or public disorder, which may align with the lower-than-average rates observed in Culcheth. The relatively small number of crimes (23 total) and the area’s population size (6,133) further contextualise the low crime rate, with one in every 267 residents experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. While direct causal links, the interplay of seasonal factors, local community engagement, and lower foot traffic in residential areas may partly explain the area’s safety profile. These patterns underscore the importance of maintaining consistent community policing efforts, even during months with naturally lower crime activity.

February 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends within Culcheth. Public order offences increased by 200% compared to January, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential shifts in local dynamics, such as increased community events or unseasonal outdoor activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 28.6%, dropping from seven to five cases—a decline that may reflect seasonal lulls in alcohol-related incidents during winter. Other crime and burglary both rose by 200%, a significant jump that could indicate targeted activity or changes in enforcement patterns. These shifts highlight the volatility of specific categories, with public order crimes now 14% above the UK average and other crime 212% above. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary is a concrete data point to consider when assessing personal security measures. The contrast between falling violent crime and rising property-related offences also illustrates a broader shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 52% of all incidents compared to 21.7% for violent crimes. Such trends warrant attention to local conditions that may be influencing these patterns.

Culcheth's crime rate in February 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) reflects a 43.7% increase from the previous month’s 2.6 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, underscores the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s low overall rate but highlights the need for continued monitoring. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 6,133. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 150 residents. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates Culcheth’s relative safety, with its crime rate remaining 43.3% below the national figure. However, the month-on-month increase suggests that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or temporary spikes in specific crime types—may have influenced the data. These figures provide a clear benchmark for residents to assess their risk profile in relation to both national trends and historical local patterns.