Crime Rates at Wharfedale, Runcorn, WA7 6PS

Wharfedale area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 18th lowest 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 Wharfedale (WA7 6PS) in the last 12 months was 8.6 per 1,000 residents and was 95.1% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wharfedale (WA7 6PS), the main crime hotspot is near Iveagh Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.