Total Crime Rate
62.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Green Lane area has the 48th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley , and the 241st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Green Lane (WA1 4HU) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.7% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 52.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Green Lane (WA1 4HU), the main crime hotspot is near Springfield Avenue. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fairfield and Howley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bowdon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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