Crime in Birchwood, Warrington: statistics, rates and trends
729 crimes were recorded in Birchwood, Warrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Birchwood, Warrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Birchwood, Warrington
- Types of crime in Birchwood, Warrington
- Birchwood, Warrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Birchwood, Warrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birchwood, Warrington
- Population and deprivation in Birchwood, Warrington
- Questions about crime in Birchwood, Warrington
- About this data
729 crimes were recorded in Birchwood, Warrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 359 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Birchwood, Warrington has the 2,227th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Birchwood, Warrington | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 729 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,442 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Birchwood, Warrington was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,089 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (729). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 729 | 69.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 741 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 846 | 81.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,018 | 97.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 946 | 90.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,089 | 104.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 941 | 90.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,001 | 95.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,046 | 100.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Birchwood, Warrington 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+92%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-33%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +1% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.5 | 1.12 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.6 | 0.93 | +92% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.4 | 0.49 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -3% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +21% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -5% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Birchwood, Warrington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Birchwood, Warrington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Birchwood, Warrington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Birchwood, Warrington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Birchwood, Warrington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Birchwood, Warrington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Birchwood, Warrington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Birchwood, Warrington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Birchwood, Warrington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Birchwood, Warrington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Birchwood, Warrington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Birchwood, Warrington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Birchwood, Warrington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Birchwood, Warrington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Birchwood, Warrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Birchwood, Warrington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Birchwood, Warrington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birchwood, Warrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rixton and Woolston | 453 | 50.2 | -28% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | -17% |
| Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | 544 | 48.7 | -30% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -47% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,401 | 127.8 | +83% |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 398 | 32.4 | -54% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +48% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | +43% |
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 Birchwood, Warrington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hamnett Court | 71 |
| On or near Leatham Close | 32 |
| On or near Rawlings Close | 23 |
| On or near Admirals Road | 20 |
| On or near Chaffinch Close | 20 |
| On or near Heather Close | 20 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 20 |
| On or near Ordnance Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Curlew Grove | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birchwood, Warrington 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 | 290 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 187 | 25.7% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 7.8% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Birchwood, Warrington has an estimated population of 10,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birchwood, Warrington sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Birchwood, Warrington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% |
Is Birchwood, Warrington a safe place to live?
Birchwood, Warrington recorded 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Birchwood, Warrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (78).
Is crime in Birchwood, Warrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birchwood, Warrington was down 2% on the year before: 729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 741 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Birchwood, Warrington?
Birchwood, Warrington 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 Birchwood, Warrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.