Total Crime Rate
24.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blackshaw Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 209th 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 Blackshaw Drive (WA5 8XT) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackshaw Drive (WA5 8XT), the main crime hotspot is near Virginia Gardens. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | 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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