Crime Rates at Patterson Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6QR

Patterson Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood , and the 210th highest 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 Patterson Close (WA3 6QR) in the last 12 months was 73.4 per 1,000 residents and was 2.1% higher than the Birchwood average (71.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Patterson Close (WA3 6QR), the main crime hotspot is near Hamnett Court. Police recorded 61 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.