Crime Rates at Dickson Street, Widnes, WA8 6NX

Dickson Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Appleton , and the 116th 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 Dickson Street (WA8 6NX) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dickson Street (WA8 6NX), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 94 crimes here, including 43 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.