Crime Rate in Fairfield and Howley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfield and Howley

The total recorded crimes in Fairfield and Howley, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfield and Howley crime rate of 3.34 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 Fairfield and Howley, encompassing approximately 33,796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Fairfield and Howley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 9
  • Buckton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Greenings Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Fairfield and Howley?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Fairfield and Howley reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 1,390 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairfield and Howley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Fairfield and Howley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 1,528 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fairfield and Howley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairfield and Howley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fairfield and Howley has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Fairfield and Howley crimes were 1,390. The crime rate of Fairfield and Howley in 2024 was 41.13 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairfield and Howley were around 1,528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.21 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairfield and Howley)CrimesRank (Fairfield and Howley)CrimesRank (Fairfield and Howley)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Poplars and Hulme120 21,540 21,431 3
Orford111 41,334 41,343 4
Latchford East100 5966 5906 5
Birchwood53 8888 6898 6
Great Sankey South61 6609 9577 10
Latchford West55 7653 8692 7
Poulton North42 11693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft38 13574 10684 8
Rixton and Woolston48 9474 14511 11
Burtonwood and Winwick48 10504 13499 12
Stockton Heath20 19569 11383 15
Chapelford and Old Hall24 18510 12472 13
Westbrook39 12421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm North and Thelwall34 15353 17286 19
Lymm South17 20340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Fairfield and Howley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202569
March 202553
February 202552
January 202531
December 202447
November 202420
October 202443
September 202469
August 202451
July 202445
June 2024102
May 202455

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 202416
July 202417
June 202412
May 202421

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 202415
October 202423
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Fairfield and Howley in May 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Buckton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Robbery1
3. Greenings Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Vernon Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Elmwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hazel Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Elphins Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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