Crime in Westbrook, Warrington: statistics, rates and trends
471 crimes were recorded in Westbrook, Warrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westbrook, Warrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Westbrook, Warrington
- Types of crime in Westbrook, Warrington
- Westbrook, Warrington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westbrook, Warrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westbrook, Warrington
- Demographics of Westbrook, Warrington
- Questions about crime in Westbrook, Warrington
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (154), violence and sexual offences (143) and other theft (50) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,291st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westbrook, Warrington | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 471 | 16,060 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,875 | 215,391 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westbrook, Warrington peaked in the year to August 2018 (794 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (384). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 471 | 68.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 384 | 55.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 394 | 57.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 401 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 559 | 81.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 556 | 80.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 84.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 668 | 97.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 794 | 115.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westbrook, Warrington recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 85 to 154 and public order rose from 28 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 154 | 22.4 | 8.5 | +81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 20.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Other theft | 50 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westbrook, Warrington; the highest is Bewsey and Whitecross (284.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall (26.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westbrook, Warrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelford and Old Hall | 607 | 46.3 | -32% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,727 | 284.8 | +316% |
| Burtonwood and Winwick | 446 | 72.1 | +5% |
| Great Sankey South | 542 | 52.4 | -24% |
| Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | 309 | 26.7 | -61% |
| Orford | 1,249 | 105.9 | +55% |
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,359 | 124.0 | +81% |
| Penketh and Cuerdley | 276 | 28.7 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Westbrook, Warrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 181 |
| On or near Bodkin Green | 28 |
| On or near Lydbury Close | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Europa Boulevard | 13 |
| On or near Tranquilty Square | 13 |
| On or near Charon Way | 12 |
| On or near Heralds Green | 10 |
| On or near Newborough Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
Of the 450 crimes in Westbrook, Warrington with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Westbrook, Warrington has an estimated population of 6,875 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westbrook, Warrington average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westbrook, Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westbrook, Warrington a safe place to live?
Westbrook, Warrington recorded 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,291st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Westbrook, Warrington?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (143).
Is crime in Westbrook, Warrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westbrook, Warrington was up 23% on the year before: 471 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 384 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westbrook, Warrington?
About 6,875 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westbrook, Warrington?
Westbrook, 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.