What is the crime rate in Fairfield and Howley, Warrington?

As of April 2026, the Fairfield and Howley ward has an annual crime rate of 104.33 per 1,000 residents with 122 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Fairfield and Howley ward?

The most common crime in Fairfield and Howley is Violence & Sexual Offences with 53 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 43.4% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Fairfield and Howley ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cheshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Fairfield and Howley, Warrington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Fairfield and Howley, localized within Warrington.

Total Crimes

122

trending_up +17.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

104.33per 1k

trending_up +0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,847

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences53

Public Order12

Criminal Damage & Arson12

Other Theft11

Burglary10

Anti-social Behaviour9

Vehicle Crime5

Drug Offences3

Other Crime3

Bicycle Theft1

Theft from Person1

Robbery1

Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Rylock Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	9
On or near Elmwood Avenue Map	Criminal damage and arson: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1	7
On or near Bennett Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1	4
On or near Greenings Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Egerton Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Church Street Map	Robbery: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Dutton Street Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Buckton Street Map	Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 2	2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Burglary: 2	2

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Top 15%Riskiest

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Local Policing

Poulton South

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Parking outside Bruche Primary.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

The local PCSO has been out on the roads surrounding the school monitoring parking and giving advice where necessary.
The mini police programme has also been set up within the school, to allow the children to get involved in advising parents not to park unnecessary and against regulations.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

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