Total Crime Rate
64.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Clifton Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood , and the 250th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Clifton Close (WA1 4BE) in the last 12 months was 64.5 per 1,000 residents and was 9.4% lower than the Birchwood average (71.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clifton Close (WA1 4BE), the main crime hotspot is near Marshall Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Warrington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Warren Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Bridge Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Baron Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bridge Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Dam Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Warren Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Warren Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Warren Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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