Total Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hatfield Gardens area has the 28th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 277th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hatfield Gardens (WA4 5QL) in the last 12 months was 32.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hatfield Gardens (WA4 5QL), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Willow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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