Total Crime Rate
51.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clifton Road area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 163rd 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 Clifton Road (WA7 4TE) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.1% 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 8 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 12 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -29.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clifton Road (WA7 4TE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bamford Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ascot Avenue (2 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 | Bamford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bamford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thirsk Close | Under investigation |
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