Crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall: statistics, rates and trends
313 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Types of crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Population and deprivation in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Questions about crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- About this data
313 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall has the 3,829th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 313 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.1 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,560 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall was highest in the year to July 2021 (578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (313). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 313 | 27.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 368 | 31.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 359 | 31.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 424 | 36.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 501 | 43.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 578 | 50.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 514 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 429 | 37.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 551 | 47.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-58%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 13.1 | 0.38 | -17% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +8% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +214% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 1.7 | 0.11 | -33% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -58% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -40% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.63 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 214% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 302 | 31.4 | +16% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 601 | 45.8 | +69% |
| Great Sankey South | 559 | 54.1 | +100% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | +140% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +956% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 442 | 71.4 | +164% |
| Orford | 1,221 | 103.6 | +282% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | +194% |
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 Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orion Boulevard | 18 |
| On or near Blue Ridge Close | 15 |
| On or near Forge Road | 14 |
| On or near Keith Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Draycote Water | 8 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 8 |
| On or near A5280 | 7 |
| On or near Cronulla Drive | 7 |
| On or near Shepherds Grove | 7 |
| On or near Farndale Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall 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 | 122 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 13.7% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall has an estimated population of 11,560. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% |
| Private rented homes | 6.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall a safe place to live?
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 27.1 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 Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (42).
Is crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall was down 15% on the year before: 313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 368 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall 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 Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.