Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lakeside Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 75th 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 Lakeside Close (WA8 8RH) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.4% lower than the Bankfield average (76.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lakeside Close (WA8 8RH), the main crime hotspot is near Brackenwood Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Brackenwood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brackenwood Drive | Under investigation |
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