Crime in Great Sankey South: statistics, rates and trends
559 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Great Sankey South
- Questions about crime in Great Sankey South
- About this data
559 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (58% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Sankey South has the 2,854th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Sankey South | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 559 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.1 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,342 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Sankey South was highest in the year to July 2020 (919 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (559). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 559 | 54.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 608 | 58.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 624 | 60.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 743 | 71.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 839 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 919 | 88.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 817 | 79.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 795 | 76.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Sankey South 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 falls were in drugs (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 31.2 | 0.91 | -2% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 4.2 | 0.27 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -19% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -15% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +0% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -47% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.82 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Sankey South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Sankey South recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 57.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Sankey South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Sankey South recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Sankey South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Sankey South recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Sankey South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Sankey South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Sankey South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Sankey South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Sankey South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Sankey South recorded 19 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Sankey South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Sankey South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Sankey South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Sankey South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Sankey South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Sankey South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Sankey South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Sankey South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Sankey South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Sankey South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Sankey South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Sankey South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Sankey South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Sankey South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Sankey South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 601 | 45.8 | -15% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +429% |
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 302 | 31.4 | -42% |
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 313 | 27.1 | -50% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | +20% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | +47% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +84% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +92% |
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 Great Sankey South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Huntley Street | 37 |
| On or near Bramhall Street | 19 |
| On or near Tulip Grove | 19 |
| On or near Peace Drive | 18 |
| On or near Bridgeman Street | 13 |
| On or near Alconbury Close | 12 |
| On or near Cromwell Avenue South | 12 |
| On or near Hood Lane | 12 |
| On or near Reaper Close | 11 |
| On or near Camellia Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Sankey South 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 | 264 | 47.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Great Sankey South has an estimated population of 10,342. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Sankey South sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Sankey South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Great Sankey South a safe place to live?
Great Sankey South recorded 54.1 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 Great Sankey South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (61).
Is crime in Great Sankey South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Sankey South was down 8% on the year before: 559 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Sankey South?
Great Sankey South 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 Great Sankey South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.