Crime Rates at York Street, Runcorn, WA7 5BB

York Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 75th 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 York Street (WA7 5BB) in the last 12 months was 143.9 per 1,000 residents and was 328.3% higher than the Beechwood & Heath average (33.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 68.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around York Street (WA7 5BB), the main crime hotspot is near Penkeths Lane. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.