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Crime in Paddington

Paddington had 87 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

WA1, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Paddington

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33.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 29 Apr 37 May 26 Jun 29 Jul 32 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Paddington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3540%
anti-social behaviour1517%
theft910%
public order910%
criminal damage56%
vehicle crime45%
shoplifting33%
bike theft22%

Paddington against Warrington

TypePaddington per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence13.425.30%
Burglary0.41.4–
Vehicle crime1.52.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.76.8▲ 15%
Theft and robbery4.64.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westy80.6▲ 7%
Padgate70.6▼ 12%
Fearnhead69.2▲ 2%
Bruche62.8▼ 10%
Woolston60.6▼ 19%
Longbarn59.7▼ 7%
Paddington33.2▼ 11%
See every Warrington area ranked on the crime in Warrington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Paddington a safe area?

Paddington had about 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 49 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Paddington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and theft (9).