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Crime in Woolston

Woolston had 63 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Warrington area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

WA1, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woolston

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60.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 25 Apr 30 May 15 Jun 24 Jul 24 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2337%
anti-social behaviour1016%
public order610%
theft610%
criminal damage58%
burglary46%
other crime35%
shoplifting35%

Woolston against Warrington

TypeWoolston per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence22.125.3▼ 38%
Burglary3.81.4–
Vehicle crime12.2–
Anti-social behaviour9.66.8–
Theft and robbery7.74.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Padgate70.6▼ 12%
Fearnhead69.2▲ 2%
Woolston60.6▼ 19%
Longbarn59.7▼ 7%
Martinscroft51.8▲ 16%
Paddington33.2▼ 11%
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 Woolston a safe area?

Woolston had about 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (6).