Crime Rate in Burtonwood and Winwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burtonwood and Winwick

The total recorded crimes in Burtonwood and Winwick, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burtonwood and Winwick crime rate of 9.97 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 Burtonwood and Winwick, encompassing approximately 4,515 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burtonwood and Winwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollins Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Spurling Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burtonwood and Winwick?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Burtonwood and Winwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 504 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burtonwood and Winwick recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burtonwood and Winwick had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 499 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burtonwood and Winwick recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Burtonwood and Winwick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burtonwood and Winwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burtonwood and Winwick has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Burtonwood and Winwick crimes were 504. The crime rate of Burtonwood and Winwick in 2024 was 111.61 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burtonwood and Winwick were around 499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.51 (year) or 9.21 (month) ranking 12 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
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
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

Burtonwood and Winwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202515
December 202412
November 202411
October 202422
September 202425
August 202421
July 202428
June 202438
May 202428
April 202424

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Burtonwood and Winwick in March 2025

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

1. Hollins Lane (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Spurling Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Clay Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Myddleton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maple Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cheddar Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Weymouth Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jackson Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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