Crime in Poulton North: statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Poulton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poulton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Poulton North
- Types of crime in Poulton North
- Poulton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poulton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poulton North
- Demographics of Poulton North
- Questions about crime in Poulton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), public order (78) and anti-social behaviour (73) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Poulton North | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,210 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poulton North peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,008 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (579). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 579 | 51.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 624 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 770 | 68.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 788 | 70.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 963 | 85.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 936 | 83.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,008 | 89.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and other theft (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 62 to 78 and anti-social behaviour rose from 59 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 24.0 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 6.5 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Poulton North; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Poulton South (38.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poulton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -32% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +121% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +89% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +79% |
| Birchwood | 721 | 69.0 | +23% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 454 | 50.3 | -10% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +49% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +408% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Poulton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Crab Lane | 25 |
| On or near Padgate | 19 |
| On or near Pasture Lane | 19 |
| On or near Mill Close | 16 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Valiant Close | 16 |
| On or near Mathers Close | 15 |
| On or near St Mawgan Court | 15 |
Of the 556 crimes in Poulton North with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Poulton North has an estimated population of 11,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poulton North average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Poulton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Poulton North a safe place to live?
Poulton North recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poulton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (78).
Is crime in Poulton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poulton North was up 9% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 579 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poulton North?
About 11,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poulton North?
Poulton North 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.