Crime in Poplars and Hulme: statistics, rates and trends
1,401 crimes were recorded in Poplars and Hulme in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Poplars and Hulme at a glance
- Crime trends in Poplars and Hulme
- Types of crime in Poplars and Hulme
- Poplars and Hulme compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poplars and Hulme
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poplars and Hulme
- Population and deprivation in Poplars and Hulme
- Questions about crime in Poplars and Hulme
- About this data
1,401 crimes were recorded in Poplars and Hulme in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 803 reports (57% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Poplars and Hulme has the 715th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Poplars and Hulme | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,401 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.8 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,964 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Poplars and Hulme was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,819 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,356). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,401 | 127.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,366 | 124.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,491 | 136.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,356 | 123.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,360 | 124.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,701 | 155.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,819 | 165.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,547 | 141.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,710 | 156.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poplars and Hulme 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+68%) and vehicle crime (+32%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 803 | 73.2 | 2.14 | +9% |
| Public order | 144 | 13.1 | 1.98 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 8.3 | 1.22 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -11% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.7 | 1.34 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.1 | 0.83 | +32% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -33% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.3 | 1.55 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -28% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.41 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Poplars and Hulme
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poplars and Hulme recorded 803 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (73.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 57.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Poplars and Hulme
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poplars and Hulme recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Poplars and Hulme
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poplars and Hulme recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Poplars and Hulme
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poplars and Hulme recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Poplars and Hulme
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poplars and Hulme recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Poplars and Hulme
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poplars and Hulme recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Poplars and Hulme
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poplars and Hulme recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Poplars and Hulme
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poplars and Hulme recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Poplars and Hulme
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poplars and Hulme recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Poplars and Hulme
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poplars and Hulme recorded 34 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 down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Poplars and Hulme
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poplars and Hulme recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Poplars and Hulme
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Poplars and Hulme recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Poplars and Hulme
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Poplars and Hulme recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Poplars and Hulme, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poplars and Hulme.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poplars and Hulme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | -19% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | -55% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -71% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | -22% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +124% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | -49% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | -35% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 442 | 71.4 | -44% |
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 Poplars and Hulme over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Road | 174 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Woburn Road | 44 |
| On or near Concorde Place | 38 |
| On or near Crawley Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Bittern Close | 32 |
| On or near Brendon Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Hastings Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Grasmere Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Birch Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poplars and Hulme 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 | 709 | 50.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
Poplars and Hulme has an estimated population of 10,964. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poplars and Hulme sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Poplars and Hulme |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% |
| Social rented homes | 45.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.9% |
Is Poplars and Hulme a safe place to live?
Poplars and Hulme recorded 127.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Poplars and Hulme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 803 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (144).
Is crime in Poplars and Hulme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poplars and Hulme was up 3% on the year before: 1,401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,366 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Poplars and Hulme?
Poplars and Hulme 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 Poplars and Hulme. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.