Lymm Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lymm’s November 2024 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents places it 57.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety. This low rate is consistent with Lymm’s character as a built-up area within Warrington, where a mix of residential and light commercial activity likely contributes to a crime profile that is less prone to violent or property-related incidents. The most common crimes reported in November were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 34.2% of total crimes) and public order offences (7 cases, 17.1%), with these categories reflecting the seasonal context of late autumn. Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which fall in November, may have influenced the rise in public order offences. The balance between property and violent crimes is particularly notable: property crimes (13 cases) and violent crimes (14 cases) are almost equal, a contrast to many UK areas where property crime typically dominates. This equilibrium may be influenced by Lymm’s compact size, limited nightlife, and the absence of large retail hubs that often drive shoplifting or theft. Violent crime, while present, remains significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.1 per 1,000, compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s demographic profile, likely characterised by stable households and limited transient populations, may also contribute to this lower rate of violent crime. Meanwhile, property crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary are also below the UK average, though vehicle crime’s 500% month-on-month increase suggests that seasonal factors, such as increased car use during darker evenings, could be playing a role. The overall picture illustrates a community where crime is rare but not absent, with localised spikes in certain categories requiring attention. This data highlights the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the specific characteristics of Lymm, rather than applying broad UK-wide trends.

November 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Lymm’s crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 500%, jumping from one to six incidents, a spike that may partly explain the overall increase in the crime rate. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 250% to seven cases, potentially linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the darker evenings of late autumn. Other crime rose by 200%, from one to three incidents, though the exact nature of these cases remains unspecified. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both fell by 66.7%, while other theft dropped by 62.5%, indicating a shift in criminal activity away from property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences, which make up 34.2% of all crimes, remain 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime in Lymm compared to the national picture. Public order offences, however, are 18% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s specific social dynamics or the impact of seasonal factors. These contrasting trends highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where public order issues are rising, even as overall crime remains low.

Lymm's November 2024 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 5.2% increase from the previous month’s 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This rate remains 57.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety. On a daily basis, Lymm experienced approximately one reported crime per day in November, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 311 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Lymm among the safest built-up areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 12,768, illustrates how infrequent crime is in the area, even as localised spikes in specific categories occur. The comparison to the UK average is particularly stark in categories like burglary and criminal damage, where Lymm’s rates are 68% and 82% below national levels, respectively. These figures suggest a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area’s demographic profile, which likely includes a mix of residential stability and limited commercial activity that reduces opportunities for certain crimes.