Crime Rates at Malham Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3RS

Malham Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick , and the 217th 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 Malham Close (WA5 3RS) in the last 12 months was 70.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.0% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average (81.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 54.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Malham Close (WA5 3RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Blue Ridge Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bainbridge Crescent (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.