Total Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross , and the 291st 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 6AQ) in the last 12 months was 34.2 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Road (WA4 6AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Centre Park Square. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 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 | Anti-social behaviour | A5060 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | A5060 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A5060 | Local resolution |
| 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 |
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