Crime in Lymm North and Thelwall: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Lymm North and Thelwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lymm North and Thelwall at a glance
- Crime trends in Lymm North and Thelwall
- Types of crime in Lymm North and Thelwall
- Lymm North and Thelwall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lymm North and Thelwall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lymm North and Thelwall
- Population and deprivation in Lymm North and Thelwall
- Questions about crime in Lymm North and Thelwall
- About this data
398 crimes were recorded in Lymm North and Thelwall in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lymm North and Thelwall has the 3,706th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lymm North and Thelwall | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 398 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.4 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,277 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lymm North and Thelwall was highest in the year to July 2020 (547 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (321). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 398 | 32.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 341 | 27.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 331 | 27.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 321 | 26.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 388 | 31.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 545 | 44.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 547 | 44.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 449 | 36.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 503 | 41.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lymm North and Thelwall 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 public order (+63%) and other theft (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 13.4 | 0.39 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.4 | 0.29 | +20% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +63% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +114% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.7 | 0.21 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +7% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +44% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -48% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lymm North and Thelwall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lymm North and Thelwall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lymm North and Thelwall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lymm North and Thelwall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 33 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 up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lymm North and Thelwall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lymm North and Thelwall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lymm North and Thelwall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 16 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 up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lymm North and Thelwall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lymm North and Thelwall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 11 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 48% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lymm North and Thelwall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lymm North and Thelwall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lymm North and Thelwall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lymm North and Thelwall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lymm North and Thelwall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lymm North and Thelwall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymm North and Thelwall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm South | 367 | 53.5 | +65% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 453 | 50.2 | +55% |
| Grappenhall | 248 | 33.3 | +3% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | +158% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | +15% |
| Birchwood | 729 | 69.8 | +115% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | +79% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +207% |
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 Lymm North and Thelwall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ollerton Close | 29 |
| On or near Adamson Court | 17 |
| On or near Ashley Close | 15 |
| On or near Mobberley Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Jubilee Grove | 12 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Weaste Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Sandmoor Place | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lymm North and Thelwall 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 | 156 | 39.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Lymm North and Thelwall has an estimated population of 12,277. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lymm North and Thelwall sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lymm North and Thelwall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Lymm North and Thelwall a safe place to live?
Lymm North and Thelwall recorded 32.4 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 Lymm North and Thelwall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Lymm North and Thelwall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymm North and Thelwall was up 17% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 341 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lymm North and Thelwall?
Lymm North and Thelwall 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 Lymm North and Thelwall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.