Total Crime Rate
37.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birch Bank area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Frodsham , and the 539th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Birch Bank (WA6 7DY) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 32.3% lower than the Frodsham average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birch Bank (WA6 7DY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hillview Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bickerton Avenue (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Frodsham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Fieldway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arran Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Overton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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