Total Crime Rate
58.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maple Crescent area has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley , and the 257th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Maple Crescent (WA5 2LE) in the last 12 months was 58.1 per 1,000 residents and was 149.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maple Crescent (WA5 2LE), the main crime hotspot is near Clifford Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Public order | Sandy Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Phythian Crescent | Under investigation |
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