Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Firbank Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor , and the 51st 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 Firbank Close (WA7 6NR) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor average (94.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Firbank Close (WA7 6NR), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farnhill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mellor Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Seaford Close | — |
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