Crime Rate in Rixton and Woolston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rixton and Woolston

The total recorded crimes in Rixton and Woolston, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rixton and Woolston crime rate of 3.15 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 Rixton and Woolston, encompassing approximately 11,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Rixton and Woolston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Gordon Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hillock Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rixton and Woolston?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Rixton and Woolston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 474 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rixton and Woolston recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rixton and Woolston had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 511 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rixton and Woolston witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rixton and Woolston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rixton and Woolston has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Rixton and Woolston crimes were 474. The crime rate of Rixton and Woolston in 2024 was 41.45 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rixton and Woolston were around 511 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.69 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking 11 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
Burtonwood and Winwick45 10504 13499 12
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

Rixton and Woolston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202516
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202428
May 202413
April 202420

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rixton and Woolston in March 2025

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

1. Hawthorne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
2. Gordon Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hillock Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Well Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poulton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Ferndale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Wentworth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Laxey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dam Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.