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Crime in West Bank

West Bank had 164 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 170.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Halton area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

WA8, Halton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Bank

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170.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common77 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 74 Apr 59 May 43 Jun 55 Jul 66 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Bank. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7747%
anti-social behaviour2314%
public order1710%
criminal damage127%
drugs117%
theft106%
shoplifting64%
vehicle crime32%

West Bank against Halton

TypeWest Bank per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence79.948.8▼ 6%
Burglary11.9–
Vehicle crime3.12–
Anti-social behaviour23.912.5▲ 44%
Theft and robbery11.48▼ 31%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodend468.7▼ 19%
Newtown (WA8)193.9▼ 2%
West Bank170.1▼ 11%
Dukesfield153.7▲ 11%
Widnes123.8▲ 5%
Runcorn121.10%
Higher Runcorn107.9▲ 9%
See every Halton area ranked on the crime in Halton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is West Bank a safe area?

West Bank had about 170.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Bank?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (77), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and public order (17).