Warrington Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Warrington’s December 2025 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents translates to 1,210 total crimes for a population of 215,391. This rate is 20% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a significant contrast that reflects the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (568 incidents, 46.9% of total), followed by public order offences (124 incidents, 10.3%) and criminal damage and arson (96 incidents, 7.9%). These figures highlight a mix of personal and property-related crimes, with violence dominating the landscape. Seasonal factors in December—such as the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes over the holidays—likely contributed to the patterns observed. For instance, public order offences, which were 36% above the UK average, may be influenced by increased social interactions in public spaces during the festive period. Conversely, shoplifting incidents were 47% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective policing or retail security measures during high-traffic periods. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, still requires attention to specific categories that deviate from UK norms, such as the above-average public order offences and the below-average rates for theft from the person and burglary. These variations suggest that Warrington’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics, such as its mix of urban and suburban areas, play a role in shaping its crime profile. The combination of seasonal dynamics and local factors underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the most pressing issues while maintaining the area’s generally lower crime levels.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with vehicle crime surging by 75.7% (37 to 65 incidents) and burglary rising by 42.9% (35 to 50). These increases may be linked to festive shopping activity and the closure of homes during the holiday period, creating opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 54.0% (from 100 to 46), possibly reflecting reduced public gatherings during the Christmas season. The breakdown of crimes reveals Warrington’s violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) aligns closely with the UK average, but public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 36% above the national figure, suggesting heightened tensions in local areas. Shoplifting in Warrington was 47% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a contrast that may be explained by the area’s retail infrastructure and law enforcement strategies during peak shopping times.

Warrington’s December 2025 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.9% increase from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. This monthly rate translates to approximately 39 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a daily snapshot of crime exposure in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 215,391. While the overall rate remains 20% below the UK average, the shift in crime patterns compared to November suggests seasonal influences, such as the festive period and increased retail activity, may have played a role. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Warrington’s crime levels are relatively low compared to the national average, but the month-on-month rise underscores the need for continued vigilance during peak holiday periods.