Crime Rates at South Dale, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2AD

South Dale area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley , and the 205th 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 South Dale (WA5 2AD) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 3.6% higher than the Penketh and Cuerdley average (23.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Dale (WA5 2AD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beechwood Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Friars Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.