Crime Rate in Bewsey and Whitecross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bewsey and Whitecross

The total recorded crimes in Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 574 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewsey and Whitecross crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bewsey and Whitecross, encompassing approximately 33,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (-10.93% decrease)
  • Public order: (83) incidents (-15.31% decrease)
  • Drugs: (70) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bewsey and Whitecross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42
  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 24

How safe is Bewsey and Whitecross?

To understand the safety of Bewsey and Whitecross, we need to analyze Bewsey and Whitecross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Bewsey and Whitecross reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 6,185 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bewsey and Whitecross witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Bewsey and Whitecross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 5,924 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bewsey and Whitecross witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Bewsey and Whitecross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bewsey and Whitecross Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bewsey and Whitecross has recorded 574 crimes with crime rate of 17.37 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Bewsey and Whitecross crimes were 6,185. The crime rate of Bewsey and Whitecross in 2024 was 187.21 (year) or 15.60 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bewsey and Whitecross were around 5,924 crimes with yearly crime rate of 179.31 (year) or 14.94 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bewsey and Whitecross)CrimesRank (Bewsey and Whitecross)CrimesRank (Bewsey and Whitecross)
Fairfield and Howley122 21,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme113 31,540 21,431 3
Orford95 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East74 5966 5906 5
Birchwood69 7888 6898 6
Great Sankey South73 6609 9577 10
Latchford West49 12653 8692 7
Poulton North47 13693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft65 8574 10684 8
Chapelford and Old Hall62 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick58 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston53 11474 14511 11
Stockton Heath27 17569 11383 15
Westbrook29 16421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm South32 15340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall19 22376 16279 20
Lymm North and Thelwall26 19353 17286 19
Penketh and Cuerdley26 18319 20296 18
Poulton South21 20191 22233 21
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Bewsey and Whitecross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (194 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (187 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (60 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (164 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 177 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (171 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 217 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (170 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (69 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (183 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 725 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202598
May 202581
April 202542
March 202555
February 202547
January 202552
December 202442
November 202452
October 202436
September 202469
August 202468

A total of 2191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 182.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 247 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025220
June 2025247
May 2025194
April 2025187
March 2025164
February 2025177
January 2025171
December 2024217
November 2024117
October 2024144
September 2024170
August 2024183

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 20251
April 20256
March 202511
February 202512
January 20252
December 202415
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 280 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202529
April 202524
March 202520
February 202520
January 202518
December 202417
November 202414
October 202429
September 202432
August 202418

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20254
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202516
January 20259
December 20245
November 202423
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20251
April 202512
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 202422
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 449 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202544
May 202546
April 202530
March 202557
February 202524
January 202541
December 202424
November 202427
October 202418
September 202451
August 202448

A total of 494 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202528
May 202533
April 202560
March 202519
February 202538
January 202553
December 202448
November 202432
October 202435
September 202446
August 202432

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20257
December 20248
October 20248
August 20241

A total of 318 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
May 202524
April 202515
March 202531
February 202535
January 202517
December 202426
November 202417
October 202433
September 202431
August 202436

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 202515
January 20258
December 202412
November 202417
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202530
May 202532
April 202548
March 202541
February 202520
January 202519
December 202418
November 202441
October 202441
September 202432
August 202460

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511
May 20252
April 202513
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 202415
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

High Crime Locations Bewsey and Whitecross in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bewsey and Whitecross postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Public order6
2. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Dixon Street (Map)
Total24
Burglary6
Drugs6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Garibaldi Street (Map)
Total24
Drugs24
5. Leicester Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
6. Paul Street (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Mandarin Court (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Kendrick Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
9. Crosfield Street (Map)
Total18
Burglary6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Manley Gardens (Map)
Total18
Other crime6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6

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