Warrington Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 215,391 residents, Warrington recorded 1,175 crimes in December 2023 — equivalent to one reported crime for every 183 residents over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people, placing the area 23.6% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The data reveals a clear pattern in crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50.9% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (8.5%) and other theft (6.8%). This dominance of violent crime reflects the area’s character as a mixed urban-suburban district with a significant retail presence, which likely contributes to the high proportion of public order and other theft incidents. The seasonal context of December — with extended dark evenings, holiday shopping activity, and the presence of empty homes over the festive period — may partly explain the persistence of violent crime despite the overall decline in the area’s crime rate compared to the UK average. Warrington’s lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as burglary (71 incidents, 0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (37 incidents, 0.2 per 1,000) suggest a relatively effective local policing strategy or environmental factors that deter such offences in this part of Cheshire.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to November, with vehicle crime decreasing by 43.1% (from 65 to 37 incidents) and bicycle theft plummeting by 57.1% (from 14 to 6). These declines may reflect heightened police visibility during the festive season or proactive measures by local authorities to address vehicle-related crimes. Conversely, theft from the person rose by 16.7% (from 6 to 7 incidents), a small but statistically significant increase that could indicate opportunistic behaviour during crowded shopping events. The crime mix also revealed stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Warrington were 7% above the national rate (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 68% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000 vs 0.9 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that Warrington’s local dynamics — including a strong community policing presence and the absence of high-density nightlife areas — may be contributing to the lower rates of anti-social behaviour. Residents might find the 37 daily crime incidents (1175 over 31 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local crime frequency, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.

Warrington’s crime rate in December 2023 (5.5 per 1,000) marked an 11.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a continuing downward trend in local crime. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of December, where factors such as reduced outdoor activity and increased police patrols during the festive period may have contributed to the drop. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 38 crimes per day — a figure that, while significant, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Warrington’s population. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-183 resident ratio for reported crimes highlights that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime. share of violent crimes in the total incident count suggests that those who are impacted may face higher risk. When compared to the UK average, Warrington’s population of 215,391 means that its lower-than-average rates for property crimes and anti-social behaviour translate to fewer incidents per capita, which could reflect a combination of local policing strategies, urban planning, and community engagement efforts. These comparative metrics provide context for residents to understand how Warrington’s crime profile sits within the broader UK landscape.