Total Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rowland Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme , and the 88th lowest 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 Rowland Close (WA2 0BX) in the last 12 months was 12.1 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rowland Close (WA2 0BX), 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 | 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 | Arran Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arran Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Templeton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fearnhead Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fearnhead Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greyfriars Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greyfriars Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nairn Close | — |
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