Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
42.4 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Ashville Way area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 180th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
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 Ashville Way (WA7 3EZ) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average (35.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -17.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashville Way (WA7 3EZ), the main crime hotspot is near Ashville Way. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beechwood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clifton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Oct 2025 | Public order | Ashville Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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