Crime in Lymm South: statistics, rates and trends
380 crimes were recorded in Lymm South in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Lymm South
- Questions about crime in Lymm South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (120), anti-social behaviour (67) and public order (54) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lymm South | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 380 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,863 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lymm South peaked in the year to August 2022 (625 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (280). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 380 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 280 | 40.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 345 | 50.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 426 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 625 | 91.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 566 | 82.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 485 | 70.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 501 | 73.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 530 | 77.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 67 and public order rose from 31 to 54, while other theft fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 17.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +116% |
| Public order | 54 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lymm South; the highest is Latchford East (83.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lymm North and Thelwall (31.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymm South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 386 | 31.4 | -43% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 454 | 50.3 | -9% |
| Grappenhall | 242 | 32.5 | -41% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +51% |
| Birchwood | 721 | 69.0 | +25% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -31% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | +1% |
| Appleton | 350 | 32.8 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Lymm South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near The Cross | 48 |
| On or near Cotterbrook View | 27 |
| On or near The Grove | 20 |
| On or near Bridgewater Street | 15 |
| On or near Davies Way | 10 |
| On or near Domville Close | 10 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Cyril Bell Close | 9 |
| On or near Henry Street | 9 |
Of the 313 crimes in Lymm South with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 9.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Lymm South has an estimated population of 6,863 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lymm South average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lymm South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lymm South a safe place to live?
Lymm South recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,813th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lymm South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Lymm South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymm South was up 36% on the year before: 380 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lymm South?
About 6,863 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lymm South?
Lymm 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.