Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushmore Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 39th 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 Rushmore Drive (WA8 9QB) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushmore Drive (WA8 9QB), the main crime hotspot is near Buchanan Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Westerhope Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Jefferson Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newbury Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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