Crime Rate in Bankfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bankfield

The total recorded crimes in Bankfield, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bankfield crime rate of 1.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bankfield, encompassing approximately 17,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bankfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hough Green with total crimes: 4
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bankfield?

To understand the safety of Bankfield, we need to analyze Bankfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Bankfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 507 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bankfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Bankfield had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 472 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bankfield recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Bankfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bankfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bankfield has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Bankfield crimes were 507. The crime rate of Bankfield in 2024 was 28.17 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bankfield were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.23 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bankfield)CrimesRank (Bankfield)CrimesRank (Bankfield)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton118 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston118 21,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea80 51,299 41,392 4
Norton South & Preston Brook93 4611 11647 10
Halton Castle72 6868 5947 5
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank60 8846 6798 6
Bridgewater57 9621 10740 7
Grange63 7806 7731 8
Norton North54 10646 8607 11
Hough Green39 12629 9688 9
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor43 11486 15423 15
Halton View37 13580 12429 13
Birchfield24 17495 14426 14
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Bankfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202518
February 202516
January 202522
December 202417
November 202413
October 202413
September 202415
August 202424
July 202424
June 202462
May 202414

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bankfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bankfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Hough Green (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Langdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Borrowdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rydal Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gaisgill Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gainsborough Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Avondale Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bankfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brackenwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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