Total Crime Rate
42.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morrison Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall , and the 336th highest 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 Morrison Close (WA5 1RT) in the last 12 months was 42.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% higher than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average (29.4 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morrison Close (WA5 1RT), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Terrace. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Holly Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
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