Crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft: statistics, rates and trends
544 crimes were recorded in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft at a glance
- Crime trends in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- Types of crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- Demographics of Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- Questions about crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (244), anti-social behaviour (66) and shoplifting (61) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,075th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 544 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,174 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft peaked in the year to August 2018 (856 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (539). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 544 | 48.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 539 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 560 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 688 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 641 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 59.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 782 | 70.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 819 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 856 | 76.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 21.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 50 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft; the highest is Poplars and Hulme (124.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Poulton South (38.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 721 | 69.0 | +42% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | +15% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 454 | 50.3 | +3% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +155% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -22% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +118% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +107% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 446 | 72.1 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Kaye Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Thorlby Road | 13 |
| On or near Crofton Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Withington Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Southworth Lane | 11 |
Of the 478 crimes in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft has an estimated population of 11,174 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.8%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft a safe place to live?
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,075th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft was almost unchanged on the year before: 544 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft?
About 11,174 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft?
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.