Crime Rates at Wilson Close, Widnes, WA8 0BH

Wilson Close area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton , and the 170th 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 Wilson Close (WA8 0BH) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% lower than the Appleton average (169.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 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 Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wilson Close (WA8 0BH), the main crime hotspot is near Edward Street. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.