Total Crime Rate
76.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kenview Close area has the 30th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 182nd highest 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 Kenview Close (WA8 8XA) in the last 12 months was 76.0 per 1,000 residents and was 1.1% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 51.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kenview Close (WA8 8XA), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other theft | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Meadow Walk | Under investigation |
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