Total Crime Rate
36.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nansen Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 308th 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 Nansen Close (WA5 9PU) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -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 4 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nansen Close (WA5 9PU), the main crime hotspot is near Lander Close. Police recorded 15 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Lander Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lander Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Livingstone Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Livingstone Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cromwell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nansen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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