Total Crime Rate
111.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 121st highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Russell Road (WA7 4BH) in the last 12 months was 111.8 per 1,000 residents and was 227.7% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 74.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Road (WA7 4BH), the main crime hotspot is near Hale View. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beechwood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hale View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaconsfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hale View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandy Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hale View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cameron Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lingfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lingfield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lingfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lingfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lingfield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lingfield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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