Lymm Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 marked a notable shift in Lymm’s crime profile, with robbery cases doubling to 1, a sudden and unexpected rise that stood out against a generally stable month. Despite this anomaly, the overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents remained 63.7% below the UK average of 8.0, highlighting Lymm’s position as a relatively safe area within Warrington. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of total crimes. monthly decrease, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased social activity during bank holidays. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, fell sharply by 71.4%, potentially reflecting community initiatives or heightened police visibility. The area’s property crime rate, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained significantly below UK averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below national levels) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (56% below). This pattern may be linked to Lymm’s built-up character, where lower population density and suburban infrastructure reduce opportunities for such offences. The data also shows a shift in crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 48.6% of incidents (15 cases), compared to 40.5% for violent crimes, suggesting a slight increase in property-related concerns. However, this balance remains far from the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors, such as warmer weather and extended daylight hours, may have contributed to the overall stability in crime rates, though the isolated rise in robbery warrants further local analysis.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from 0 to 1, a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. This spike, though isolated, contrasts with a 28.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 21 to 15. The drop in violent crime may reflect seasonal changes, as longer evenings and bank holidays could have reduced opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 71.4%, from 7 to 2, likely linked to community events or increased police presence during May. Lymm’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, while property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remain 35–56% below national levels. These figures suggest a local environment where property crime is less prevalent, due to the area’s suburban character and lower population density.

Lymm’s crime rate in May 2023 fell by 31.4% compared to April, dropping from 4.2 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as longer evenings and warmer weather may have encouraged more outdoor activities, potentially shifting crime patterns away from isolated incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 12,768. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 345 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Lymm’s crime rate remains strikingly lower, underscoring the effectiveness of local policing or community factors that have contributed to sustained safety. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national data, highlights the area’s position as a relatively secure environment within Warrington.