Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tickford Bank area has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 117th 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 Tickford Bank (WA8 9AZ) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 6.6% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tickford Bank (WA8 9AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Colvend Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchfield| 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Motherwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Colvend Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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