Crime in Penketh and Cuerdley: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Penketh and Cuerdley
- Questions about crime in Penketh and Cuerdley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), public order (39) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,798th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Penketh and Cuerdley | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 276 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.7 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,607 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Penketh and Cuerdley of any year here (276 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 276 | 28.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 303 | 31.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 305 | 31.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 336 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 404 | 42.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 472 | 49.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 442 | 46.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 456 | 47.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 460 | 47.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penketh and Cuerdley; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (26.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penketh and Cuerdley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 309 | 26.7 | -7% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | +82% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 607 | 46.3 | +61% |
| Westbrook | 471 | 68.5 | +138% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +891% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +176% |
| Stockton Heath | 346 | 56.2 | +96% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +269% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holly Terrace” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holly Terrace | 27 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 15 |
| On or near Shaftesbury Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Polperro Close | 9 |
| On or near Worsborough Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Rozel Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Birdwell Drive | 6 |
| On or near Norton Avenue | 6 |
Of the 258 crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 53.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
Penketh and Cuerdley has an estimated population of 9,607 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penketh and Cuerdley average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Penketh and Cuerdley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penketh and Cuerdley a safe place to live?
Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,798th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penketh and Cuerdley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (39).
Is crime in Penketh and Cuerdley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penketh and Cuerdley was down 9% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penketh and Cuerdley?
About 9,607 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penketh and Cuerdley?
Penketh and Cuerdley 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.