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Crime in Wilderspool

Wilderspool had 229 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Warrington area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

WA4, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wilderspool

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75.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common85 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Mar 60 Apr 66 May 80 Jun 82 Jul 67 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8537%
anti-social behaviour3013%
public order2611%
criminal damage177%
vehicle crime177%
theft146%
shoplifting146%
burglary63%

Wilderspool against Warrington

TypeWilderspool per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence27.925.3▲ 29%
Burglary21.4–
Vehicle crime5.62.2–
Anti-social behaviour9.86.8▲ 76%
Theft and robbery7.54.9▲ 28%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Howley387.2▲ 1%
Wilderspool75.1▲ 36%
Cobbs Estate67.9▲ 24%
Stockton Heath65.6▲ 26%
Hillcliffe59.5▲ 30%
Walton39.3▲ 29%
Lower Walton37.7▲ 10%
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 Wilderspool a safe area?

Wilderspool had about 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wilderspool?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (85), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and public order (26).