Total Crime Rate
167.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chesford Grange area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood , and the 59th 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 Chesford Grange (WA1 4RQ) in the last 12 months was 167.2 per 1,000 residents and was 132.7% higher than the Birchwood average (71.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 85.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chesford Grange (WA1 4RQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Manor. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Manor | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riversdale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tarn Court | — |
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