Warrington Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked an 11.0% month-on-month rise in Warrington’s crime rate, climbing from 5.7 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Despite this increase, the area’s overall rate remains 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting Warrington’s position as a relatively safe urban-suburban district. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.9% of all incidents, with rates 12% above the UK average. This may be influenced by local factors such as the town’s proximity to major transport routes and its role as a regional hub, which could contribute to higher levels of interpersonal conflict. Meanwhile, property crimes formed a smaller share of the total, with shoplifting at 8.4% and burglary at 2.6%, both below the UK averages for their respective categories. Seasonal context suggests that winter months, with their lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may have contributed to a shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes rising while outdoor property crimes such as vehicle crime fell by 55% compared to the UK average. The data also reveals a notable gap between Warrington and national trends in anti-social behaviour, which was 52% below the UK average, indicating effective local community initiatives. These patterns highlight the interplay between geographic and demographic factors in shaping crime rates, with Warrington’s mix of residential and commercial areas creating a unique profile that differs from both urban centres and rural regions.

February 2024 saw a stark increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 7 incidents—a 600% surge that may reflect heightened vigilance or reporting during winter months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson jumped 98.6% to 137 cases, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather and increased property maintenance. Violent crimes remained the largest category, accounting for 43.9% of all incidents, with rates 12% above the UK average. This contrasted sharply with anti-social behaviour, which was 52% below the UK average, due to local community engagement efforts. Meanwhile, burglary fell 27.1% compared to January, aligning with a national trend of reduced property crime in urban areas. These shifts underscore the complexity of crime patterns, where specific incidents can spike while others decline, influenced by both local conditions and broader societal trends.

Warrington's crime rate in February 2024 rose 11.0% compared to the previous month, increasing from 5.7 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a short-term uptick, the area remains 9.9% below the UK average, reflecting a sustained trend of lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the local figure of 47 crimes per day provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents, though this does not directly translate to individual risk. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population. This rate is consistent with Warrington’s character as a mixed urban-suburban district, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to maintaining lower crime rates despite the recent increase. The fluctuation between months highlights the importance of viewing crime data within broader seasonal and contextual patterns rather than as isolated events.