Crime Rates at Afton, Widnes, WA8 4XP

Afton area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 140th 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 Afton (WA8 4XP) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% 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 7 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 305.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Afton (WA8 4XP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Avon, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Aire (22 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.