Crime Rates at Chichester Close, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6DQ

Chichester Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 198th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chichester Close (WA7 6DQ) in the last 12 months was 68.8 per 1,000 residents and was 60.7% lower than the Halton Lea average (175.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 58.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chichester Close (WA7 6DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Harbour Close. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.