Total Crime Rate
34.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick , and the 294th 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 Ash Road (WA2 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 34.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average (81.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Road (WA2 8NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ilex Avenue. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burtonwood and Winwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Myddleton Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ilex Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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