Total Crime Rate
51.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westbury Close area has the 49th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley , and the 283rd highest crime rate of 677 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 Westbury Close (WA1 4JU) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westbury Close (WA1 4JU), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Seymour Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seymour Drive | Under investigation |
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