Crime in Birchwood, Warrington: statistics, rates and trends
721 crimes were recorded in Birchwood, Warrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Birchwood, Warrington
- Questions about crime in Birchwood, Warrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (355), public order (81) and anti-social behaviour (60) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,266th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Birchwood, Warrington | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 721 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,442 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Birchwood, Warrington of any year here (721 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 721 | 69.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 737 | 70.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 835 | 80.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,015 | 97.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 932 | 89.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,084 | 103.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 927 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,040 | 99.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,037 | 99.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (75% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 47, while shoplifting fell from 33 to 22 and other theft fell from 50 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Public order | 81 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +81% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Birchwood, Warrington; the highest is Poplars and Hulme (124.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Lymm North and Thelwall (31.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birchwood, Warrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rixton and Woolston | 454 | 50.3 | -27% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | -19% |
| Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft | 544 | 48.7 | -29% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -45% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +80% |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 386 | 31.4 | -54% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +53% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Birchwood, Warrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hamnett Court” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hamnett Court | 71 |
| On or near Leatham Close | 28 |
| On or near Rawlings Close | 24 |
| On or near Admirals Road | 19 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Chaffinch Close | 18 |
| On or near Curlew Grove | 18 |
| On or near Ordnance Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Heather Close | 17 |
Of the 661 crimes in Birchwood, Warrington with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 293 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Birchwood, Warrington has an estimated population of 10,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birchwood, Warrington average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Birchwood, Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Birchwood, Warrington a safe place to live?
Birchwood, Warrington recorded 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,266th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Birchwood, Warrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 355 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (81).
Is crime in Birchwood, Warrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birchwood, Warrington was down 2% on the year before: 721 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 737 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birchwood, Warrington?
About 10,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birchwood, Warrington?
Birchwood, Warrington 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.