Crime in Lymm: statistics, rates and trends
566 crimes were recorded in Lymm in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
566 crimes were recorded in Lymm in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Lymm has the 1,254th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lymm | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 566 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,973 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lymm was highest in the year to July 2021 (881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (479). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 566 | 43.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 479 | 36.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 531 | 40.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 631 | 48.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 872 | 67.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 881 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 791 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 763 | 58.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 763 | 58.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lymm 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 public order (+90%) and shoplifting (+62%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and drugs (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 15.6 | 0.46 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 6.6 | 0.43 | +27% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +90% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +62% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +84% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +150% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -10% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +200% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lymm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lymm recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lymm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lymm recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lymm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lymm recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lymm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lymm recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lymm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lymm recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lymm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lymm recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lymm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lymm recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lymm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lymm recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lymm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lymm recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lymm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lymm recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lymm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lymm recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lymm
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lymm recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lymm
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lymm recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Lymm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lymm.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington | 13,902 | 82.1 | +88% |
| Culcheth | 285 | 47.9 | +10% |
| Knutsford | 660 | 48.1 | +10% |
| Barnton | 269 | 46.9 | +7% |
| Newton-le-Willows | 2,145 | 81.2 | +86% |
| Northwich | 1,996 | 104.1 | +139% |
| Rudheath | 227 | 41.6 | -5% |
| Weaverham | 260 | 39.4 | -10% |
2 areas within Lymm, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lymm South had the highest rate (53.5 per 1,000) and Lymm North and Thelwall the lowest (32.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm South | Neighbourhood | 6,863 | 367 | 53.5 |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | Neighbourhood | 12,277 | 398 | 32.4 |
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 Lymm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near The Cross | 40 |
| On or near Cotterbrook View | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near The Grove | 19 |
| On or near Bridgewater Street | 14 |
| On or near Jubilee Grove | 12 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Oldfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lymm 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 | 170 | 30.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 10.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Lymm has an estimated population of 12,973. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lymm sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lymm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Lymm a safe place to live?
Lymm recorded 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Lymm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Lymm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymm was up 18% on the year before: 566 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 479 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lymm?
Lymm 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 Lymm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.