Total Crime Rate
9.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Guernsey Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton , and the 22nd 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 Guernsey Road (WA8 3YH) in the last 12 months was 9.9 per 1,000 residents and was 94.1% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -40.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Guernsey Road (WA8 3YH), the main crime hotspot is near Shawell Court. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairburn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bilton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bilton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairburn Close | Under investigation |
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