Crime Rate in Bankfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bankfield

The total recorded crimes in Bankfield, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bankfield crime rate of 1.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bankfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Royal Avenue 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 July 2025 the Bankfield has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bankfield)CrimesRank (Bankfield)CrimesRank (Bankfield)
Central & West Bank89 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton128 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston86 41,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea110 21,299 41,392 4
Halton Castle80 5868 5947 5
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank59 7846 6798 6
Grange66 6806 7731 8
Bridgewater45 12621 10740 7
Norton North52 9646 8607 11
Norton South & Preston Brook55 8611 11647 10
Hough Green49 11629 9688 9
Halton View51 10580 12429 13
Birchfield28 14495 14426 14
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor27 15486 15423 15
Highfield19 17401 16403 16
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Bankfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202515
April 202517
March 202518
February 202516
January 202522
December 202417
November 202413
October 202413
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bankfield in July 2025

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

1. Graham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Langdale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Royal Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Avondale Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Delamere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadway (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Hough Green (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Wilsden Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Gutticar Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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