Warrington
Covering wards: Poulton South, Newton-le-Willows East, Poulton North, Fairfield and Howley, Bewsey and Whitecross, Poplars and Hulme, Burtonwood and Winwick, Orford
Thinking about moving to Birchwood WA2? Police recorded 338 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Birchwood WA2 recorded 338 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 179 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Birchwood WA2 were: Violence & sexual offences (179), Vehicle crime (32), and Public order (26). These accounted for 70% of all recorded crime in the area.
Birchwood WA2 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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