Crime in Poulton South: statistics, rates and trends

196 crimes were recorded in Poulton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 104 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Poulton South has the 3,537th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Poulton South was highest in the year to July 2022 (282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (164). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 South 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Poulton South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poulton South recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 53.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Poulton South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poulton South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Poulton South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poulton South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Poulton South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poulton South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Poulton South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poulton South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Poulton South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poulton South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Poulton South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poulton South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Poulton South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poulton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Poulton South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Poulton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Poulton South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poulton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poulton South 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 South has an estimated population of 5,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poulton South sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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