Crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft: statistics, rates and trends
544 crimes were recorded in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- Questions about crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
- About this data
544 crimes were recorded in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 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 250 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft has the 3,075th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 544 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,174 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft was highest in the year to July 2018 (871 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (526). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 544 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 526 | 47.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 572 | 51.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 688 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 626 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 682 | 61.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 809 | 72.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 795 | 71.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 871 | 77.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft 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 anti-social behaviour (+15%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-44%) and other crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 22.4 | 0.65 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +273% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -44% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.8 | 0.51 | +18% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -26% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 273% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 729 | 69.8 | +43% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | +19% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 453 | 50.2 | +3% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,401 | 127.8 | +162% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -23% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +113% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +104% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 442 | 71.4 | +47% |
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 Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Kaye Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Thorlby Road | 13 |
| On or near Warrington Road | 13 |
| On or near Withington Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Crofton Gardens | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 211 | 38.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 22.8% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft has an estimated population of 11,174. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
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 July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft was up 3% on the year before: 544 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft?
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.