Total Crime Rate
9.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Claremont Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Claremont Drive (WA8 9LX) in the last 12 months was 9.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Claremont Drive (WA8 9LX), the main crime hotspot is near Grove House Court. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 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 | Shackleton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russel Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dragon Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Windermere Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Claremont Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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