Total Crime Rate
138.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poulton Crescent area has the 7th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood , and the 91st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Poulton Crescent (WA1 4QW) in the last 12 months was 138.8 per 1,000 residents and was 93.2% higher than the Birchwood average (71.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poulton Crescent (WA1 4QW), the main crime hotspot is near Hillock Lane. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Poulton Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillock Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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