Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newton Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick , and the 298th 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 Newton Road (WA2 8SA) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newton Road (WA2 8SA), the main crime hotspot is near Rectory Lane. 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 | Public order | Green Lane Close | Under investigation |
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