Crime in Penketh and Cuerdley: statistics, rates and trends
302 crimes were recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penketh and Cuerdley at a glance
- Crime trends in Penketh and Cuerdley
- Types of crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
- Penketh and Cuerdley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penketh and Cuerdley
- Population and deprivation in Penketh and Cuerdley
- Questions about crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
- About this data
302 crimes were recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penketh and Cuerdley has the 3,733rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penketh and Cuerdley | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 302 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.4 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,607 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penketh and Cuerdley was highest in the year to July 2021 (468 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (285). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 302 | 31.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 285 | 29.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 296 | 30.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 368 | 38.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 385 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 468 | 48.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 462 | 48.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 449 | 46.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 447 | 46.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley 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 burglary (-46%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -3% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +116% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 0.38 | +79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.0 | 0.13 | +36% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -38% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -46% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +600% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -20% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penketh and Cuerdley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 50.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penketh and Cuerdley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 116% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penketh and Cuerdley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penketh and Cuerdley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penketh and Cuerdley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penketh and Cuerdley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penketh and Cuerdley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penketh and Cuerdley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penketh and Cuerdley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penketh and Cuerdley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penketh and Cuerdley 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penketh and Cuerdley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penketh and Cuerdley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penketh and Cuerdley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 313 | 27.1 | -14% |
| Great Sankey South | 559 | 54.1 | +72% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 601 | 45.8 | +46% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | +106% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +810% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | +153% |
| Stockton Heath | 477 | 77.5 | +147% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +229% |
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 Penketh and Cuerdley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holly Terrace | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 21 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 19 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Rozel Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Polperro Close | 9 |
| On or near Tavistock Road | 9 |
| On or near Worsborough Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Birdwell Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley 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 | 145 | 48.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Penketh and Cuerdley has an estimated population of 9,607. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penketh and Cuerdley sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penketh and Cuerdley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Penketh and Cuerdley a safe place to live?
Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 31.4 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 Penketh and Cuerdley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (41).
Is crime in Penketh and Cuerdley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penketh and Cuerdley was up 6% on the year before: 302 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 285 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penketh and Cuerdley?
Penketh and Cuerdley 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 Penketh and Cuerdley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.