Crime in Poulton South: statistics, rates and trends
200 crimes were recorded in Poulton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Poulton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Poulton South
- Types of crime in Poulton South
- Poulton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Poulton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Poulton South
- Demographics of Poulton South
- Questions about crime in Poulton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), public order (27) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,514th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Poulton South | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 200 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,259 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Poulton South peaked in the year to August 2021 (276 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 200 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 167 | 31.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 201 | 38.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 232 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 274 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 276 | 52.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 265 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 252 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 232 | 44.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 18.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Poulton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Poulton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +165% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | +48% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +179% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +120% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +226% |
| Rixton and Woolston | 454 | 50.3 | +32% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +649% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +108% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Poulton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rushmore Grove” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rushmore Grove | 28 |
| On or near Willow Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Springfield Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 12 |
| On or near Constable Square | 10 |
| On or near Westbridge Mews | 10 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 8 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 6 |
| On or near Sheerwater Close | 6 |
| On or near Tidal Lane | 6 |
Of the 177 crimes in Poulton South with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 47.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Poulton South has an estimated population of 5,259 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (7.6%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Poulton South average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Poulton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Poulton South a safe place to live?
Poulton South recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,514th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Poulton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (27).
Is crime in Poulton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Poulton South was up 20% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 167 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Poulton South?
About 5,259 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Poulton South?
Poulton South 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.