Crime in Rixton and Woolston: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Rixton and Woolston in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rixton and Woolston at a glance
- Crime trends in Rixton and Woolston
- Types of crime in Rixton and Woolston
- Rixton and Woolston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rixton and Woolston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rixton and Woolston
- Demographics of Rixton and Woolston
- Questions about crime in Rixton and Woolston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), public order (48) and anti-social behaviour (47) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rixton and Woolston | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 454 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,021 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rixton and Woolston of any year here (454 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 454 | 50.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 475 | 52.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 532 | 59.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 503 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 559 | 62.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 600 | 66.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 680 | 75.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 600 | 66.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 669 | 74.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 41 to 48, while other theft fell from 46 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 19.2 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Public order | 48 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 5.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rixton and Woolston; 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 Rixton and Woolston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 721 | 69.0 | +37% |
| Lymm North and Thelwall | 386 | 31.4 | -38% |
| Poulton South | 200 | 38.0 | -24% |
| Poulton North | 629 | 56.1 | +11% |
| Lymm South | 380 | 55.4 | +10% |
| Latchford East | 835 | 83.7 | +66% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,385 | 100.6 | +100% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +146% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Rixton and Woolston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Well Farm Close” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Well Farm Close | 38 |
| On or near The Manor | 25 |
| On or near Dam Lane | 24 |
| On or near Juniper Lane | 19 |
| On or near Gordon Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 14 |
| On or near Bridge Lane | 11 |
| On or near Brook Lane | 11 |
| On or near Marshall Road | 11 |
| On or near Hillock Lane | 10 |
Of the 407 crimes in Rixton and Woolston with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Rixton and Woolston has an estimated population of 9,021 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rixton and Woolston average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rixton and Woolston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rixton and Woolston a safe place to live?
Rixton and Woolston recorded 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rixton and Woolston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (48).
Is crime in Rixton and Woolston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rixton and Woolston was down 4% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rixton and Woolston?
About 9,021 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rixton and Woolston?
Rixton and Woolston 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.