Crime Rates at Parlington Close, Widnes, WA8 8YF

Parlington Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bankfield , and the 192nd highest 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 Parlington Close (WA8 8YF) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 39.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parlington Close (WA8 8YF), the main crime hotspot is near Alexander Drive. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.