Total Crime Rate
16.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beaconsfield Grove area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 46th 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 Beaconsfield Grove (WA8 9LF) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beaconsfield Grove (WA8 9LF), the main crime hotspot is near Devon Place. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 15 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Windermere Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Devon Place | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dragon Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Luke'S Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Devon Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Devon Place | Awaiting court outcome |
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