Crime in Warrington district: statistics, rates and trends

16,255 crimes were recorded in Warrington district in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 7,394 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Warrington district has the 201st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Warrington district was highest in the year to July 2018 (22,907 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (15,823). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warrington district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+23%) and robbery (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-13%) and drugs (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Warrington district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warrington district recorded 7,394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Warrington district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warrington district recorded 1,776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Warrington district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warrington district recorded 1,399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Warrington district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warrington district recorded 1,011 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Warrington district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warrington district recorded 1,004 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Warrington district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warrington district recorded 892 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Warrington district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warrington district recorded 775 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Warrington district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warrington district recorded 584 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Warrington district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warrington district recorded 504 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Warrington district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warrington district recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Warrington district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warrington district recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Warrington district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warrington district recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Warrington district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warrington district recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Warrington district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warrington district recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Warrington district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warrington district.

30 areas within Warrington district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bewsey and Whitecross had the highest rate (286.0 per 1,000) and Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall the lowest (27.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Warrington district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warrington district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Warrington district has an estimated population of 215,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warrington district sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Warrington district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.