Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross , and the 338th 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 Chester Road (WA4 6AD) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.6% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average (274.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road (WA4 6AD), the main crime hotspot is near Fletcher Street. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bewsey and Whitecross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Firecrest Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Centre Park Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Centre Park Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greeba Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dunlop Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunlop Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | A49 | Under investigation |
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