Crime Rate in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall

The total recorded crimes in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall crime rate of 1.14 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 Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall, encompassing approximately 26,420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southwold Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Whittle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Woodale Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 376 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 279 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall crimes were 376. The crime rate of Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall in 2024 was 14.23 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall were around 279 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.56 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall)CrimesRank (Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall)CrimesRank (Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley113 31,390 31,528 2
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
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202513
February 202517
January 202528
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414
July 202416
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall postcode area is presented below.

1. Southwold Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Whittle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Woodale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Friars Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hadleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cronulla Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Butter Brook (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blue Ridge Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wharfdale Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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