Overall Crime Rate Of 93.2 Crimes Per 1000 People
Heavily grounded in its keen focus on industry and manufacturing, Widnes has seen a boom of population in recent years, largely thanks to its good employment prospects and strong transport links. However, that population rise has led to a rising crime rate, with current rates reaching 93.2 crimes per 1000 residents.
As part of that, there’s a substantial rate of violent crime (2981 offences), as well as significant numbers across both antisocial behaviour (1161 offences) and public order incidents (950 offences). Equally concerning is Widnes’ figures in robbery (28 offences), which is 47% higher than the average for the county.