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Crime

Crime in Sankey Bridges

Sankey Bridges had 89 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was down 25% on the three months before.

WA5, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sankey Bridges

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49.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
-25%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 32 Apr 35 May 32 Jun 32 Jul 25 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sankey Bridges. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4753%
public order1011%
anti-social behaviour89%
criminal damage78%
theft67%
drugs44%
vehicle crime44%
weapons22%

Sankey Bridges against Warrington

TypeSankey Bridges per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence26.325.3▼ 32%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime2.22.2–
Anti-social behaviour4.56.8–
Theft and robbery3.94.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whitecross191.4▲ 5%
Old Hall76▼ 10%
Hood Manor51.2▼ 13%
Chapelford50.9▲ 17%
Sankey Bridges49.7▼ 25%
Great Sankey33.9▲ 46%
Greystone Heath28.6▲ 63%
See every Warrington area ranked on the crime in Warrington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sankey Bridges a safe area?

Sankey Bridges had about 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sankey Bridges?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by public order (10) and anti-social behaviour (8).