Lymm Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Lymm, a built-up area within Warrington, maintained a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked safety profile is consistent with the area’s character as a suburban locality with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.9% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (13.3%) and drugs-related crimes (13.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns observed in similar areas during September, a time when the return to school and university freshers events may influence social dynamics and public behaviour. While violent crimes rose slightly by 15.8% compared to August, the overall trend remained stable, with property crimes comprising a minority of the total (16%). The UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Lymm’s rate is 38% below the national figure, a testament to the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. However, the sharp increase in drugs-related offences—now 150% above the UK average—raises questions about local factors such as the availability of illicit substances or changes in enforcement priorities. This anomaly contrasts with the significant declines in criminal damage and arson, burglary, and vehicle crime, each of which fell by two-thirds compared to the previous month. These reductions may be attributed to seasonal factors, with shorter evenings and fewer outdoor activities limiting opportunities for such crimes. The interplay between these trends highlights the complex nature of crime prevention in a suburban setting, where targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific challenges like the drugs category’s disproportionate increase. Overall, Lymm’s crime profile remains one of the lowest in the UK, though the data underscores the need for continued vigilance and adaptive strategies to maintain this safety record.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in September 2023 was the 50% increase in both public order offences and drug-related crimes, with counts rising from 4 to 6 in each category. This surge, occurring alongside a 15.8% rise in violence and sexual offences, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the back-to-school period. The drugs category, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the 78% below UK average for anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, three categories—criminal damage and arson, burglary, and vehicle crime—each fell by 66.7%, likely reflecting the impact of seasonal changes as evenings grew shorter and community events shifted. For residents, the daily crime count of two per day provides a tangible measure of local safety, though the drugs category’s anomaly warrants closer scrutiny.

Lymm's overall crime rate in September 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 16.8% decrease from the previous month’s 4.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in similar suburban areas during the transition from summer to autumn, where increased police patrols and community engagement may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in comparison to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 284 residents, a ratio that reflects the small population size and the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies. When scaled to the population of 12,768, this rate highlights the area’s consistent safety profile, though the drugs category’s 150% above UK average suggests targeted challenges requiring further attention.