Crime in Lymm: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Lymm in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (206), anti-social behaviour (94) and public order (79) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,228th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Lymm | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.7 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,973 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lymm peaked in the year to August 2021 (887 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (457). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 44.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 457 | 35.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 534 | 41.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 617 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 878 | 67.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 887 | 68.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 775 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 749 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 803 | 61.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 79 and criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 36, while other theft fell from 44 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Public order | 79 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +84% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +80% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Lymm; the highest is Northwich (106.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Weaverham (38.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington | 13,695 | 80.9 | +81% |
| Culcheth | 288 | 48.4 | +8% |
| Knutsford | 652 | 47.5 | +6% |
| Barnton | 273 | 47.6 | +6% |
| Newton-le-Willows | 2,096 | 79.4 | +78% |
| Northwich | 2,035 | 106.1 | +137% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -8% |
| Weaverham | 251 | 38.0 | -15% |
Of the 2 areas within Lymm, Lymm South had the highest crime rate (55.4 per 1,000) and Lymm North and Thelwall the lowest (31.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm South | Neighbourhood | 6,863 | 380 | 55.4 |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | Neighbourhood | 12,277 | 386 | 31.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Lymm over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near The Cross | 48 |
| On or near Cotterbrook View | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near The Grove | 20 |
| On or near Bridgewater Street | 15 |
| On or near Little Meadow | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Davies Way | 10 |
Of the 486 crimes in Lymm with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Lymm has an estimated population of 12,973 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lymm average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lymm | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lymm a safe place to live?
Lymm recorded 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,228th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lymm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Lymm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymm was up 27% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 457 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lymm?
About 12,973 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lymm?
Lymm 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.