Crime Rates at Arden, Widnes, WA8 4XL

Arden area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 44th 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 Arden (WA8 4XL) in the last 12 months was 15.7 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the Bankfield average (76.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arden (WA8 4XL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Avon, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Plumley Gardens (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.