Crime in Bewsey and Whitecross: statistics, rates and trends
3,743 crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the 12 months to July 2026, 286.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bewsey and Whitecross at a glance
- Crime trends in Bewsey and Whitecross
- Types of crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
- Bewsey and Whitecross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bewsey and Whitecross
- Population and deprivation in Bewsey and Whitecross
- Questions about crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
- About this data
3,743 crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the 12 months to July 2026, 286.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,532 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bewsey and Whitecross has the 80th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bewsey and Whitecross | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,743 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 286.0 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bewsey and Whitecross was highest in the year to July 2018 (5,141 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (3,514). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,743 | 286.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,514 | 268.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,640 | 278.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,173 | 318.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,147 | 316.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,842 | 293.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,537 | 346.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,751 | 363.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,141 | 392.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 338 |
| June 2026 | 348 |
| May 2026 | 338 |
| April 2026 | 274 |
| March 2026 | 389 |
| February 2026 | 291 |
| January 2026 | 261 |
| December 2025 | 297 |
| November 2025 | 284 |
| October 2025 | 290 |
| September 2025 | 287 |
| August 2025 | 346 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+33%) and public order (+22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,532 | 117.1 | 3.42 | +2% |
| Public order | 492 | 37.6 | 5.66 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 322 | 24.6 | 2.97 | +7% |
| Drugs | 307 | 23.5 | 7.17 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 20.5 | 1.33 | +5% |
| Other theft | 220 | 16.8 | 2.63 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 15.5 | 2.29 | +17% |
| Burglary | 88 | 6.7 | 1.90 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 77 | 5.9 | 7.15 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.3 | 1.07 | +13% |
| Other crime | 64 | 4.9 | 2.32 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 53 | 4.0 | 4.17 | +20% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.1 | 1.58 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.5 | 0.90 | -9% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bewsey and Whitecross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 1,532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (117.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bewsey and Whitecross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 492 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bewsey and Whitecross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bewsey and Whitecross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bewsey and Whitecross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bewsey and Whitecross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bewsey and Whitecross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bewsey and Whitecross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bewsey and Whitecross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bewsey and Whitecross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bewsey and Whitecross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bewsey and Whitecross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bewsey and Whitecross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bewsey and Whitecross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bewsey and Whitecross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | -64% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | -65% |
| Great Sankey South | 559 | 54.1 | -81% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 601 | 45.8 | -84% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | -77% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | -72% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,401 | 127.8 | -55% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -87% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bewsey and Whitecross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 449 |
| On or near Nightclub | 188 |
| On or near Parking Area | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 147 |
| On or near Bridge Foot | 134 |
| On or near Hospital | 133 |
| On or near Police Station | 116 |
| On or near Prince Henry Square | 92 |
| On or near Radnor Street | 75 |
| On or near Patten Lane | 70 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bewsey and Whitecross over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,317 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 870 | 23.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 431 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 7.7% |
| Not recorded | 268 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 238 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 213 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% |
Bewsey and Whitecross has an estimated population of 13,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bewsey and Whitecross sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bewsey and Whitecross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.8% |
Is Bewsey and Whitecross a safe place to live?
Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 286.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bewsey and Whitecross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,532 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (492).
Is crime in Bewsey and Whitecross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bewsey and Whitecross was up 7% on the year before: 3,743 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bewsey and Whitecross?
Bewsey and Whitecross is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bewsey and Whitecross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.