Warrington Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Warrington’s crime rate for February 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights a broader trend of effective local crime management. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half (48.1%) of all reported crimes, the most common category, followed by public order (8.4%) and anti-social behaviour (6.7%). These figures suggest that violent crime remains a persistent concern, even as Warrington outperforms the UK in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 59% below the national average. The winter season may contribute to the lower overall crime rate, as reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours often correlate with decreased opportunities for certain offences. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences—6% above the UK average—indicates that specific local factors, such as community dynamics or policing focus, may be influencing this category. The data also shows that property crimes, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, are significantly below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas. As a mixed urban-suburban district, Warrington’s crime profile balances the challenges of a growing population with the advantages of targeted interventions, though the need for continued vigilance in violent crime remains clear.

February 2025 saw a sharp rise in bicycle theft, with incidents jumping 225% from 8 to 26. This increase may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as non-violent property crimes grew relative to violent offences. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by nearly 10%, a decline consistent with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity in winter. The area also recorded a 100% increase in robbery cases, though this remains a small portion of overall crime. Warrington’s violent crime rate is 6% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, while anti-social behaviour is 59% below the national figure. These contrasts suggest that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—are influencing specific crime categories. Residents may find the 5.2 per 1,000 rate, which is 22.4% below the UK average, a reassuring metric, even as targeted issues like bicycle theft demand attention.

Warrington's crime rate in February 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.3% decrease from 5.3 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull. Daily crime activity averaged 40 reported incidents, a figure that reflects the area's ongoing challenges with violent crime despite the overall stability. When considering the population scale, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 192 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. This figure is lower than the UK average, which suggests that Warrington's community safety initiatives may be having a measurable impact. However, the consistency in violent crime rates—particularly violence and sexual offences—highlights the need for sustained focus on addressing these issues, even as other categories like burglary and vehicle crime show marked reductions. The comparison to the UK average further underscores that Warrington’s crime profile is distinct, with certain categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences showing substantial underperformance relative to national benchmarks.