Total Crime Rate
84.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mathers Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme , and the 190th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mathers Close (WA2 0AX) in the last 12 months was 84.6 per 1,000 residents and was 26.5% lower than the Poplars and Hulme average (115.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 59.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mathers Close (WA2 0AX), the main crime hotspot is near Cottam Drive. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Poplars and Hulme| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Perth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tweedsmuir Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Braemar Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowland Close | Under investigation |
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