Crime Rate in Birchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchwood

The total recorded crimes in Birchwood, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchwood crime rate of 1.53 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 Birchwood, encompassing approximately 38,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Birchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightingale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Pennant Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Birchwood?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Birchwood reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 888 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Birchwood witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birchwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 898 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Birchwood witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birchwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Birchwood has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Birchwood crimes were 888. The crime rate of Birchwood in 2024 was 25.62 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchwood were around 898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.31 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)
Bewsey and Whitecross437 16,185 15,924 1
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
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

Birchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202525
January 202534
December 202426
November 202415
October 202417
September 202435
August 202427
July 202429
June 202468
May 202455
April 202437

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20247
July 202413
June 202426
May 202423
April 202414

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Birchwood in March 2025

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

1. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Partridge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Pennant Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Pheasant Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leatham Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swallow Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mallard Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Admirals Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Halliday Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ramsay Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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