Total Crime Rate
4.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025California Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 22nd 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 California Close (WA5 8WU) in the last 12 months was 4.8 per 1,000 residents and was 89.0% 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 1 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around California Close (WA5 8WU), the main crime hotspot is near Arizona Crescent. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 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 | Montana Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Montana Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arizona Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arizona Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Savannah Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kansas Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Garwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Garwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Garwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Montana Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colorado Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.