Total Crime Rate
53.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Tree Avenue area has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley , and the 275th 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 Cherry Tree Avenue (WA5 2DR) in the last 12 months was 53.1 per 1,000 residents and was 127.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Tree Avenue (WA5 2DR), the main crime hotspot is near Cherry Tree Avenue. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penketh and Cuerdley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denehurst Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Holly Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cherry Tree Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Dale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hillside Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
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