Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft (WA3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Warrington, with 5 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Birchwood (WA1) recorded 389 crimes in the same period — more than 77x the crime count of the safest area. The 6 postcode areas analysed in Warrington span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Croft (WA3) is the safest area in Warrington, recording 5 crimes — 97% fewer than the average across the 6 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Birchwood (WA1) recorded the most crime in Warrington in April 2026, with 389 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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