Crime in Lymm South: statistics, rates and trends
367 crimes were recorded in Lymm South in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lymm South at a glance
- Crime trends in Lymm South
- Types of crime in Lymm South
- Lymm South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lymm South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lymm South
- Population and deprivation in Lymm South
- Questions about crime in Lymm South
- About this data
367 crimes were recorded in Lymm South in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lymm South has the 2,877th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lymm South | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 367 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,863 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lymm South was highest in the year to July 2022 (628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (295). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 367 | 53.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 295 | 43.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 330 | 48.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 447 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 628 | 91.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 547 | 79.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 499 | 72.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 520 | 75.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 506 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lymm 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 increases were in public order (+81%) and anti-social behaviour (+63%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-54%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +63% |
| Public order | 56 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +86% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 3.1 | 0.37 | +110% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.2 | 0.62 | +25% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +15% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 1.04 | +275% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lymm South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lymm South recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lymm South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lymm South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lymm South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lymm South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lymm South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lymm South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lymm South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lymm South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lymm South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lymm South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lymm South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lymm South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lymm South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lymm South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lymm South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lymm South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lymm South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lymm South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lymm South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lymm South recorded 4 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 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lymm South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lymm South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lymm South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lymm South recorded 2 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lymm South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lymm South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymm South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 398 | 32.4 | -39% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 453 | 50.2 | -6% |
| Grappenhall | 248 | 33.3 | -38% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | +56% |
| Birchwood | 729 | 69.8 | +31% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -30% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | +8% |
| Appleton | 356 | 33.4 | -38% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near The Cross | 40 |
| On or near Cotterbrook View | 23 |
| On or near The Grove | 19 |
| On or near Bridgewater Street | 14 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Davies Way | 10 |
| On or near Cyril Bell Close | 9 |
| On or near Domville Close | 9 |
| On or near Henry Street | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lymm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 28.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Lymm South has an estimated population of 6,863. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lymm South sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lymm South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Lymm South a safe place to live?
Lymm South recorded 53.5 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Lymm South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymm South was up 24% on the year before: 367 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 295 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lymm South?
Lymm 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 Lymm South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.