Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Falkirk Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 10th 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 Falkirk Avenue (WA8 9DX) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Falkirk Avenue (WA8 9DX), 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 | 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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