Crime Rate in Westbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbrook

The total recorded crimes in Westbrook, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbrook crime rate of 1.71 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 Westbrook, encompassing approximately 22,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Westbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Westbrook?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Westbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warrington average, with 421 crimes compared to 885.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbrook recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Westbrook had fewer crimes than the Warrington average, with 388 crimes compared to 860. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbrook recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westbrook has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Westbrook crimes were 421. The crime rate of Westbrook in 2024 was 19.01 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbrook were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.30 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)CrimesRank (Westbrook)
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
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

Westbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Westbrook in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ruthin Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Taurus Park (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Drake Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Tintern Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Colwyn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chepstow Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Fairbourne Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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