Total Crime Rate
3.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northumberland Road area has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 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 Northumberland Road (WA8 5EB) in the last 12 months was 3.0 per 1,000 residents and was 92.1% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -91.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -91.7% YoY).
In the area around Northumberland Road (WA8 5EB), the main crime hotspot is near Iona Crescent. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | St Aidans Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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