Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gairloch Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme , and the 185th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gairloch Close (WA2 0SG) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 81.2% 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gairloch Close (WA2 0SG), 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 | Kinross Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Rosyth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Perth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Solway Close | Under investigation |
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