Total Crime Rate
205.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alder Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley , and the 40th 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 Alder Lane (WA2 8AP) in the last 12 months was 205.8 per 1,000 residents and was 95.9% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 47 (≈ 136.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alder Lane (WA2 8AP), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fairfield and Howley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cross Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Alder Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alder Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Alder Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alder Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grace Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grace Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Floyd Drive | Under investigation |
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