Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ventnor Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall , and the 14th 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 Ventnor Close (WA5 3JL) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 88.2% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ventnor Close (WA5 3JL), the main crime hotspot is near Shanklin Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Shorwell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Totland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A5280 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | A5280 | Under investigation |
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