Lymm Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lymm's crime profile in May 2024 revealed a stark contrast to national trends, with the area recording a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This marked safety, however, was tempered by an unexpected spike in 'other crime', which accounted for 18.9% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (35.9% of total crimes), though their rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 47% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also fell significantly below national figures, suggesting Lymm's built-up area within Warrington may benefit from a combination of community engagement and local policing efforts. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributed to some patterns. While property crimes (28.3% of total) were lower than violent crimes, the balance between the two categories shifted slightly compared to previous months, with no single factor dominating the data. The relatively low overall rate, despite the surge in 'other crime', illustrates the complexity of crime trends in a small urban area where local factors can outweigh broader national patterns.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in 'other crime'—the largest month-on-month jump in any category, rising from three incidents to ten. This surge, while not explicitly defined in the data, may relate to unclassified incidents such as harassment or nuisance complaints, which could reflect heightened community tensions or changes in reporting practices. Burglary and vehicle crime also doubled from April, though both remained well below UK averages (burglary: 0.3 per 1,000, 3% below; vehicle crime: 0.2 per 1,000, 57% below). Conversely, other theft and shoplifting both fell by 50%, linked to the Easter holiday period ending in April, which may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total crimes) was notable, though their rate remained significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that while Lymm faces some unique challenges in addressing non-violent crime, its overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks. Residents may find the 50% gap to the UK average particularly reassuring, even as specific categories like 'other crime' demand closer attention from local authorities.

Lymm's crime rate in May 2024 (4.2 per 1,000) represented a 15.3% increase from April's 3.6 per 1,000, though it remained 50% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in May, a figure that, while modest, reflects the impact of seasonal factors such as extended evening hours and bank holidays. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 241 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Lymm among the safest areas in the UK. When contextualised against its population of 12,768, this translates to a per capita safety level that is both statistically significant and practically meaningful for residents. The 15.3% month-on-month increase, while notable, was concentrated in specific categories rather than a broad rise across all crime types. This suggests that the change may be attributed to transient factors rather than systemic issues, with the exception of 'other crime' which saw a dramatic surge. For a built-up area within Warrington, these figures highlight the importance of localised policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety, even as national trends suggest a broader uptick in certain crime categories.