Crime Rates at Baron Close, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4EU

Baron Close area has the 24th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood , and the 277th 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 Baron Close (WA1 4EU) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 24.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -91.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Baron Close (WA1 4EU), the main crime hotspot is near Well Farm Close. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.