Total Crime Rate
132.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Weddell Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 99th highest 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 Weddell Close (WA5 9YY) in the last 12 months was 132.0 per 1,000 residents and was 201.4% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 76.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Weddell Close (WA5 9YY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 11 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 | Lander Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lander Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nansen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Helmsley Close | Under investigation |
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