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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rixton and Woolston crime rate of 4.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rixton and Woolston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ascot Close with total crimes: 3
  • Grosvenor Grange with total crimes: 3
  • Maple Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Warrington.

    • 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 areas in the Warrington.

  • 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 May 2025 the Rixton and Woolston has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rixton and Woolston)CrimesRank (Rixton and Woolston)CrimesRank (Rixton and Woolston)
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
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

Rixton and Woolston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202511
March 202513
February 202516
January 202510
December 202417
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rixton and Woolston in May 2025

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

1. Ascot Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Grosvenor Grange (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Maple Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Poulton Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Truro Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillock Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marshall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Laxey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Peel Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingsland Grange (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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