Crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- Questions about crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), public order (41) and anti-social behaviour (22) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 309 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.7 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,560 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall of any year here (309 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 309 | 26.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 371 | 32.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 362 | 31.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 422 | 36.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 490 | 42.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 565 | 48.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 518 | 44.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 437 | 37.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 544 | 47.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (88% below) and other theft (72% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 29 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 190 to 146.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 12.6 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.9 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.8 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 276 | 28.7 | +7% |
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 607 | 46.3 | +73% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | +96% |
| Westbrook | 471 | 68.5 | +156% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +965% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 446 | 72.1 | +170% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +296% |
| Latchford West | 602 | 79.2 | +196% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Orion Boulevard” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orion Boulevard | 22 |
| On or near Blue Ridge Close | 15 |
| On or near Forge Road | 15 |
| On or near Cronulla Drive | 9 |
| On or near Draycote Water | 9 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 8 |
| On or near A5280 | 7 |
| On or near Keith Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Metfield Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Shepherds Grove | 7 |
Of the 287 crimes in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall has an estimated population of 11,560 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (6.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall a safe place to live?
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall recorded 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (41).
Is crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall was down 17% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?
About 11,560 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall?
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall 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.