Lymm Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Lymm’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Lymm’s relatively low crime environment compared to national trends. The most common crimes include violence (13 incidents), other theft (8 incidents), and criminal damage (3 incidents). Seasonal factors may contribute to these patterns: as clocks go back and evenings grow darker, the Halloween period could influence both retail activity and anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with violent crime rates 63% below the UK average. Other theft, while a significant category, is only 7% above the UK average, suggesting localised factors such as shop density or community engagement may play a role. The relatively low incidence of burglary (1 incident) and vehicle crime (1 incident) aligns with Lymm’s built-up character, where residential areas may offer greater security than more rural or industrial settings. These figures reflect a community where crime prevention efforts, combined with the area’s geographic and social profile, appear to mitigate broader national trends.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in drugs-related offences (+200%), shoplifting (+200%), and other theft (+166.7%) compared to the previous month. These surges, while notable, remain within the context of Lymm’s overall low crime environment: drugs offences are still 23% below the UK average, and shoplifting is 72% below national rates. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 70% (from 10 to 3 incidents), and public order offences fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 incidents), potentially reflecting seasonal shifts as Halloween events wound down. The reduction in violent crime by 7.1% (from 14 to 13 incidents) suggests targeted policing or community initiatives may have had an impact. Other theft—now the second most common category—remains 7% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting a localised trend that could be linked to retail activity in Lymm’s built-up area. Residents may find the 72% UK-wide gap in shoplifting rates particularly relevant, as it indicates that local retail security measures or community vigilance may be more effective than national averages suggest.

Lymm’s crime rate in October 2024 rose 5.2% from 2.9 per 1,000 in September, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 327 residents—a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s low overall crime environment. On a daily basis, Lymm recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, is far lower than the UK’s national daily average. This contrast highlights Lymm’s status as a relatively safe built-up area within Warrington. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates this safety: with 12,768 residents, the 39 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres. The 5.2% monthly increase, though statistically significant, is dwarfed by the area’s 61.7% gap below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion, effective policing, or the area’s built-up character—continue to temper broader national trends. These figures provide context for residents and visitors, reinforcing that Lymm’s crime profile remains a minor concern compared to the UK’s overall landscape.