Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawson Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 100th 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 Lawson Road (WA7 4RJ) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.5% lower 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 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawson Road (WA7 4RJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Morley Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Beechwood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathfield Gardens | — |
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