Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fir Tree Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick , and the 164th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fir Tree Lane (WA5 4LN) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fir Tree Lane (WA5 4LN), the main crime hotspot is near Farmer'S Lane. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burtonwood and Winwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Melrose Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cheddar Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farmer'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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