Crime in Poulton North: statistics, rates and trends

650 crimes were recorded in Poulton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Poulton North has the 2,684th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Poulton North was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,031 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (568). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Poulton North 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 increases were in drugs (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Poulton North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poulton North recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Poulton North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poulton North recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Poulton North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poulton North recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Poulton North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poulton North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Poulton North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poulton North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Poulton North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poulton North recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Poulton North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poulton North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Poulton North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Poulton North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Poulton North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poulton North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Poulton North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poulton North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Poulton North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Poulton North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Poulton North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Poulton North recorded 6 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Poulton North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poulton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Poulton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Poulton North.

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 Poulton North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poulton North 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.

Poulton North has an estimated population of 11,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poulton North sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Poulton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.