Total Crime Rate
30.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maryland Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 257th 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 Maryland Close (WA5 8BA) in the last 12 months was 30.8 per 1,000 residents and was 29.7% lower than the Chapelford and Old Hall average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maryland Close (WA5 8BA), the main crime hotspot is near Cavendish Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chapelford and Old Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orlando Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gregory Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thurston Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cromwell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Livingstone Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cavendish Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Livingstone Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheat Croft Close | Under investigation |
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