Crime Rate in Birchfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchfield

The total recorded crimes in Birchfield, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchfield crime rate of 0.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Birchfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colvend Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Luke'S Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Birchfield Road 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 July 2025 the Birchfield has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birchfield)CrimesRank (Birchfield)CrimesRank (Birchfield)
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
Bankfield33 13507 13472 12
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor27 15486 15423 15
Highfield19 17401 16403 16
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Birchfield 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
December 20242
November 20243
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Birchfield in July 2025

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

1. Colvend Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Luke'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Birchfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Buckingham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stratton Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Balham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fillmore Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Holborn Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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