Total Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Avenue area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall , and the 163rd 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 Chestnut Avenue (WA5 3BG) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Avenue (WA5 3BG), the main crime hotspot is near Hall Terrace. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hall Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenway | Under investigation |
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