Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 91st 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 Chester Road (WA4 2QG) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.8% lower than the Appleton average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road (WA4 2QG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near East View, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brakenwood Mews (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Coronation Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Portola Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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