Culcheth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Culcheth's overall crime rate in February 2026 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors typical of a built-up area within Warrington. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (13.0%) and anti-social behaviour (13.0%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property crime, which made up just 21.7% of the total. The winter month context may partly explain the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes, though the area’s relatively low crime rate compared to national averages indicates effective local policing or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences in Culcheth were 31% below the UK average, while public order offences were 22% above. This divergence could stem from the area’s proximity to Warrington’s town centre, where transient populations and commercial activity might contribute to specific types of incidents. The seasonal lull in outdoor activity during February likely reduces opportunities for crimes such as burglary or vehicle-related theft, which are typically more common in warmer months. However, the presence of public order and anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing challenges in managing community interactions, particularly in residential areas with high foot traffic or during evenings. This profile aligns with the characteristics of a commuter-focused built-up area where daily routines and local amenities shape crime patterns.

February 2026 saw distinct shifts in Culcheth’s crime profile. Criminal damage and arson surged by 100% from zero to one incident, marking a notable increase in this category. Similarly, burglary and other crime categories both rose by 100% compared to January, reflecting potential spikes in targeted offences. Public order offences, however, declined by 25% to three incidents, possibly due to reduced public gatherings or increased enforcement during the winter lull. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate of 1.6 per 1,000 was 31% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in addressing violent crime may be effective. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 45% below the UK average, indicating strong community management or policing in this area. The increase in possession of weapons (186% above UK average) is a concerning outlier, though the single incident may not indicate a trend but rather an isolated event. These changes highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime types have risen, while maintaining the positive momentum in reducing more severe offences.

Culcheth’s crime rate in February 2026 rose by 15.0% compared to the previous month’s 3.3 per 1,000, reaching 3.8 per 1,000. This monthly increase, though modest, suggests a potential upward trend in certain crime categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may resonate more concretely with residents than aggregate rates. When scaled to the population of 6,133, this equates to one reported crime for every 267 residents over the course of the month—a metric that provides a tangible sense of risk. While this monthly exposure is relatively low, the 15% increase from January raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as seasonal transitions or local events, influenced the data. The area’s population context also means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can translate into meaningful shifts in per-capita rates. For example, the single incident of criminal damage and arson in February, though seemingly minor, represents a 100% increase from January and could signal emerging patterns. Residents may find the 1-in-267 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising their personal risk, though this is an aggregate measure and does not reflect daily fluctuations or specific neighbourhood variations.