Crime in Bewsey and Whitecross: statistics, rates and trends
3,727 crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the 12 months to August 2026, 284.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bewsey and Whitecross
- Questions about crime in Bewsey and Whitecross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,543), public order (502) and shoplifting (329) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 82nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bewsey and Whitecross | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,727 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 284.8 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bewsey and Whitecross peaked in the year to August 2018 (5,051 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,572). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,727 | 284.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,572 | 272.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,630 | 277.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,081 | 311.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,211 | 321.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,828 | 292.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,371 | 334.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,903 | 374.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,051 | 386.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 330 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bewsey and Whitecross recorded notably more drugs (7.1 times the national rate), public order (5.8 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (5.5 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 411 to 502 and burglary rose from 77 to 89, while bicycle theft fell from 104 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,543 | 117.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Public order | 502 | 38.4 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 329 | 25.1 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Drugs | 303 | 23.2 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 263 | 20.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 212 | 16.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 15.5 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 89 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Other crime | 66 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 59 | 4.5 | 0.8 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.7 | 1.0 | +2% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.5 | 1.7 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bewsey and Whitecross has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bewsey and Whitecross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | -63% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | -65% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | -82% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 607 | 46.3 | -84% |
| Westbrook | 471 | 68.5 | -76% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | -72% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | -56% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -87% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (461).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 461 |
| On or near Nightclub | 188 |
| On or near Supermarket | 156 |
| On or near Parking Area | 145 |
| On or near Bridge Foot | 144 |
| On or near Hospital | 135 |
| On or near Police Station | 108 |
| On or near Prince Henry Square | 80 |
| On or near Radnor Street | 71 |
| On or near Patten Lane | 68 |
Of the 3,464 crimes in Bewsey and Whitecross with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 263 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,306 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 843 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 449 | 13.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 317 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 227 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 206 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bewsey and Whitecross has an estimated population of 13,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more private renting (35%, against 20%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bewsey and Whitecross average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bewsey and Whitecross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bewsey and Whitecross a safe place to live?
Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 284.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 82nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Bewsey and Whitecross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,543 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (502).
Is crime in Bewsey and Whitecross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bewsey and Whitecross was up 4% on the year before: 3,727 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,572 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bewsey and Whitecross?
About 13,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bewsey and Whitecross?
Bewsey and Whitecross is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.