Crime Rate in Birchfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchfield

The total recorded crimes in Birchfield, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchfield crime rate of 0.46 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 Birchfield, encompassing approximately 52,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Birchfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Clarence Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Colvend Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Birchfield?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Birchfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 495 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birchfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Birchfield had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 426 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birchfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birchfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Birchfield has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Birchfield crimes were 495. The crime rate of Birchfield in 2024 was 29.81 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchfield were around 426 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.04 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birchfield)CrimesRank (Birchfield)CrimesRank (Birchfield)
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
Bankfield29 14507 13472 12
Halton View37 13580 12429 13
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Birchfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 202416
June 202444
May 202440

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 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 Birchfield in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clarence Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Colvend Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Motherwell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Birchfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Battersea Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upton Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Tuson Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rose Lea Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Coroner'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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