Total Crime Rate
25.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynton Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lynton Crescent (WA8 7NS) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynton Crescent (WA8 7NS), the main crime hotspot is near Maisemore Fields. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bankfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynton Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shannon Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Biddlestone Cross | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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