Total Crime Rate
31.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bicknell Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 269th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bicknell Close (WA5 8EX) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 28.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bicknell Close (WA5 8EX), the main crime hotspot is near Houston Gardens. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodhall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodhall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodhall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodhall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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