Burtonwood and Westbrook Crime Overview
Burtonwood and Westbrook is among the top 10 safest small towns in Cheshire, and is the 130th most dangerous overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Burtonwood and Westbrook in 2020 was 37 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cheshire's overall crime rate, coming in 98% lower than the Cheshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Burtonwood and Westbrook is the 197th safest small town, and the 5,019th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Burtonwood and Westbrook was the worst small town in Cheshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Burtonwood and Westbrook residents, when it was Cheshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.45 per 1,000 residents. Burtonwood and Westbrook recorded 2 reports of theft from the person during December 2019, making its crime rate of 0.18 the worst small town for theft from the person in Cheshire that month.
The most common crimes in Burtonwood and Westbrook are violence and sexual offences, with 190 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 3.2% lower than 2019's figure of 196 offences and a difference of 0.54 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Burtonwood and Westbrook's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Burtonwood and Westbrook to other towns and cities
See how Burtonwood and Westbrook shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Burtonwood and Westbrook and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Burtonwood and Westbrook Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Burtonwood and Westbrook This Year
| Burtonwood and Westbrook | Cheshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 116 | 10.38 | 27,840 | 26.10 | 151% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 15 | 1.34 | 1,116 | 1.05 | 22% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.70 | 3,394 | 3.18 | 87% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 52 | 4.65 | 7,682 | 7.20 | 55% safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.45 | 1,624 | 1.52 | 238% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 0.98 | 1,520 | 1.43 | 46% safer |
| Other Theft | 29 | 2.60 | 4,722 | 4.43 | 70% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.09 | 323 | 0.30 | 233% safer |
| Public Order | 48 | 4.30 | 12,451 | 11.67 | 171% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.09 | 377 | 0.35 | 289% safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.34 | 4,410 | 4.13 | 208% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.09 | 220 | 0.21 | 133% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 24 | 2.15 | 2,332 | 2.19 | 1.9% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 190 | 17.00 | 37,427 | 35.09 | 106% safer |
Crime in Burtonwood and Westbrook Compared To Cheshire
Burtonwood and Westbrook Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh | 152 | 18.67 | 97% safer |
| Wistaston | 147 | 18.72 | 96% safer |
| Upton-by-Chester | 203 | 23.96 | 54% safer |
| Poulton-with-Fearnhead | 554 | 33.04 | 11% safer |
| Poynton-with-Worth | 480 | 34.23 | 7% safer |
| Burtonwood and Westbrook | 411 | 36.78 | - |
| Bollington | 348 | 43.97 | 16% more dangerous |
| Birchwood | 464 | 45.22 | 19% more dangerous |
| Neston | 699 | 45.81 | 20% more dangerous |
| Culcheth and Glazebury | 398 | 46.64 | 21% more dangerous |
| Lymm | 593 | 46.66 | 21% more dangerous |
Burtonwood and Westbrook Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 11 | 11 | 10 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.89 | 0.45 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 4.1 | 6 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.09 | 0.72 | 1.1 | 0.45 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.72 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.98 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.27 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Public Order | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.09 | - | 0.09 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.18 | 0.45 | 0.27 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Burtonwood and Westbrook's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Burtonwood and Westbrook to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood and Westbrook | 36.78 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 46% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 52% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 56% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 57% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 62% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 64% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 66% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 72% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 73% more dangerous |
Crime in Burtonwood and Westbrook's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callands & Old Hall | 582 | 52 | First |
Crime in Burtonwood and Westbrook During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Burtonwood and Westbrook change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Burtonwood and Westbrook saw a 400% increase in bicycle theft. Burtonwood and Westbrook saw a large fall in vehicle crime during April, when it fell by 89% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -75% | +82% | +92% | +160% | -31% | -50% | +100% | +22% | +17% | +100% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | +100% | -33% | +400% | - |
| Burglary | +300% | -50% | - | - | - | +100% | -40% | -50% | -67% | -33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -44% | +300% | +14% | +25% | - | -75% | -67% | -85% | -44% | -50% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -50% | -50% | - | -50% | -67% | - | -50% | -80% | +300% |
| Public Order | -57% | -82% | +80% | +40% | -29% | -25% | - | -78% | +75% | -33% |
| Shoplifting | +100% | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | -33% | +300% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -67% | -89% | -75% | - | -80% | - | - | - | -71% | +150% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | -47% | -6% | -38% | +33% | +35% | +43% | -22% | +20% | -11% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Burtonwood and Westbrook
What police force serves Burtonwood and Westbrook?
Burtonwood and Westbrook's local territorial police force is the Cheshire Constabulary.How dangerous is Burtonwood and Westbrook?
Burtonwood and Westbrook is among the top 10 safest small towns in Cheshire.What is Burtonwood and Westbrook's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Burtonwood and Westbrook are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Burtonwood and Westbrook?
Burtonwood and Westbrook's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021