Total Crime Rate
23.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Andrews Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme , and the 199th 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 St Andrews Close (WA2 0EJ) in the last 12 months was 23.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Close (WA2 0EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Mathers Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Rowland Close | Under investigation |
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