Crime in Great Sankey South: statistics, rates and trends
542 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Sankey South at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Sankey South
- Types of crime in Great Sankey South
- Great Sankey South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Sankey South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Sankey South
- Demographics of Great Sankey South
- Questions about crime in Great Sankey South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), public order (61) and anti-social behaviour (40) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,927th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Sankey South | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 542 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,342 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Great Sankey South of any year here (542 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 542 | 52.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 611 | 59.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 594 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 623 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 743 | 71.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 810 | 78.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 883 | 85.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 874 | 84.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 785 | 75.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Sankey South; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (26.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Sankey South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 607 | 46.3 | -12% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +443% |
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 276 | 28.7 | -45% |
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 309 | 26.7 | -49% |
| Westbrook | 471 | 68.5 | +31% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +51% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +92% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Great Sankey South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Huntley Street” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Huntley Street | 36 |
| On or near Bramhall Street | 21 |
| On or near Tulip Grove | 18 |
| On or near Peace Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bridgeman Street | 13 |
| On or near Alconbury Close | 12 |
| On or near Cromwell Avenue South | 11 |
| On or near Hood Lane | 11 |
| On or near Reaper Close | 11 |
| On or near Lavender Gardens | 10 |
Of the 502 crimes in Great Sankey South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 51.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 21.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Great Sankey South has an estimated population of 10,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%), fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Sankey South average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Great Sankey South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Sankey South a safe place to live?
Great Sankey South recorded 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,927th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Sankey South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (61).
Is crime in Great Sankey South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Sankey South was down 11% on the year before: 542 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Sankey South?
About 10,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Sankey South?
Great Sankey South 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.