Total Crime Rate
206.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lodge Lane area has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross , and the 39th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lodge Lane (WA5 5AG) in the last 12 months was 206.2 per 1,000 residents and was 24.7% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average (274.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 105.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lodge Lane (WA5 5AG), the main crime hotspot is near Boteler Avenue. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bewsey and Whitecross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bradgate Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boteler Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Boteler Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Boteler Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Albury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Warwick Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bradgate Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lodge Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Farmside Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gerrard Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ellen Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ellen Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Trafford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Boteler Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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