18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Halton
Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in Halton. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Appleton | 153.2 | 100 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Halton Lea | 119.8 | 79 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Central & West Bank | 119.4 | 123 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Mersey & Weston | 100.5 | 99 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank | 77.3 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Hough Green | 74.4 | 84 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Norton North | 71.1 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Bridgewater | 66.1 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Halton Castle | 65.1 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Grange | 60.3 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Bankfield | 51.8 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Norton South & Preston Brook | 47.4 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Birchfield | 45.0 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Highfield | 44.3 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Halton View | 42.1 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor | 42.0 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Farnworth | 27.2 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Beechwood & Heath | 19.1 | 18 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Halton has the highest crime rate?
Appleton has the highest crime rate in Halton, with 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Halton?
Beechwood & Heath has the lowest crime rate among Halton's wards, with 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Halton have?
Halton has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.