Culcheth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Culcheth, 3.8 crimes were reported in October 2025—a rate 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Warrington in a markedly safer position compared to the national profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of all incidents, with eight reports recorded, while public order offences (five cases) and shoplifting (four cases) followed closely. These figures, though low, align with seasonal patterns: October's darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to increased public order activity and shoplifting in retail areas. The area's overall crime profile remains skewed toward violent incidents, which are 51% below the UK average, but public order offences are 51% above the national benchmark—a discrepancy that may reflect local community dynamics or policing priorities. The low crime rate, however, translates to a tangible safety margin for residents: statistically, one in 267 residents experienced a reported crime over the month, a figure that, while not negligible, underscores the area's relative security. Culcheth's position as a smaller, built-up area within Warrington likely influences these patterns, with its proximity to urban centres and the presence of local amenities shaping both crime types and their frequencies.

October 2025 marked a sharp rise in shoplifting, with incidents surging by 300% compared to the previous month, moving from one to four reports. This jump, while notable, remains below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. Public order offences also increased by 150%, rising from two to five incidents, a figure that places Culcheth 51% above the UK average for this category. These trends contrast with a 40% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from five to three reports, aligning with the area's overall 60% deficit compared to the UK average for this category. The balance between violent and property crimes shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.8% of all incidents—though still 51% below the UK average—while shoplifting and public order crimes became more prominent. Residents may find the 300% spike in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting heightened activity in retail areas during October's darker evenings and Halloween celebrations.

Culcheth's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 15.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.3 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects a localised fluctuation in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the presence of ongoing activity within a small population base. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals living in Culcheth. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when considering the area's population of 6,133, illustrating that while the overall rate remains well below the UK average, individual residents face a tangible, albeit limited, risk profile. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Culcheth's distinct position, where even a modest increase in local crime can translate to a more noticeable shift in relative terms.