Crime Rate in Central & West Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central & West Bank

The total recorded crimes in Central & West Bank, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central & West Bank crime rate of 6.95 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 Central & West Bank, encompassing approximately 13,951 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Central & West Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bank Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lacey Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Central & West Bank?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Central & West Bank reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 1,708 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central & West Bank witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Central & West Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 1,688 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central & West Bank witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Central & West Bank has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central & West Bank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central & West Bank has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 6.95 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Central & West Bank crimes were 1,708. The crime rate of Central & West Bank in 2024 was 122.43 (year) or 10.20 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central & West Bank were around 1,688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.99 (year) or 10.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central & West Bank)CrimesRank (Central & West Bank)CrimesRank (Central & West Bank)
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
Birchfield24 17495 14426 14
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Central & West Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202510
February 202513
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 202423
September 202417
August 202424
July 202428
June 202446
May 202428

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202510
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202414
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 202416
July 202412
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 659 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202547
March 202534
February 202539
January 202566
December 202443
November 202427
October 202435
September 202469
August 202442
July 202450
June 2024106
May 202456

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 202416
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202415
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Central & West Bank in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Central & West Bank postcode area is presented below.

1. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Lacey Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Smith Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wilkinson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Alforde Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lewis Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Steward'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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