Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ormond Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 29th 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 Ormond Close (WA8 4GE) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.5% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ormond Close (WA8 4GE), the main crime hotspot is near Cradley. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gleadmere | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gleadmere | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Misty Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cradley | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flander Close | Under investigation |
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