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 March 2025 are around 437 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bewsey and Whitecross crime rate of 13.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-7.34% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
Bewsey and Whitecross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 54
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Garibaldi Street with total crimes: 18

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bewsey and Whitecross has recorded 437 crimes with crime rate of 13.23 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)
Fairfield and Howley121 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme130 21,540 21,431 3
Orford101 51,334 41,343 4
Latchford East101 4966 5906 5
Birchwood59 7888 6898 6
Latchford West71 6653 8692 7
Poulton North39 12693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft40 11574 10684 8
Great Sankey South49 8609 9577 10
Chapelford and Old Hall45 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick45 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston36 13474 14511 11
Stockton Heath15 21569 11383 15
Westbrook33 15421 15388 14
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall36 14376 16279 20
Lymm South20 20340 18357 16
Lymm North and Thelwall32 16353 17286 19
Appleton28 18336 19352 17
Penketh and Cuerdley32 17319 20296 18
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Bewsey and Whitecross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 238 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (402 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (162 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (173 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (90 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202520
January 202518
December 202417
November 202414
October 202429
September 202432
August 202418
July 202431
June 202480
May 202440
April 202420

A total of 2318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 402 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025164
February 2025177
January 2025171
December 2024217
November 2024117
October 2024144
September 2024170
August 2024183
July 2024238
June 2024402
May 2024162
April 2024173

A total of 811 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202547
January 202552
December 202442
November 202452
October 202436
September 202469
August 202468
July 202461
June 2024150
May 202489
April 202490

A total of 574 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202524
January 202541
December 202424
November 202427
October 202418
September 202451
August 202448
July 202439
June 202490
May 202481
April 202474

A total of 599 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202520
January 202519
December 202418
November 202441
October 202441
September 202432
August 202460
July 202464
June 2024148
May 202466
April 202449

A total of 432 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202538
January 202553
December 202448
November 202432
October 202435
September 202446
August 202432
July 202443
June 202440
May 202424
April 202422

A total of 120 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202516
January 20259
December 20245
November 202423
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202420
May 202421
April 20244

A total of 140 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 20258
December 202412
November 202417
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 202430
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 363 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202535
January 202517
December 202426
November 202417
October 202433
September 202431
August 202436
July 202417
June 202456
May 202434
April 202430

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20252
December 202415
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410
April 202430

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20257
December 20248
October 20248
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 202415
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 202422
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bewsey and Whitecross in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order18
Burglary6
Other theft6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Public order6
3. Garibaldi Street (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Paul Street (Map)
Total12
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Parker Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Bostock Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
10. Chapel Yard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1

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