Safety in Widnes

Widnes in North West scores 65/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

5,139

Rate per 1,000

92.3

1-year trend

-5.5%

3-year trend

-20.3%

5-year trend

-28.2%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

40

Per 1,000 residents

0.7

Data last updated: 15 August 2026