Crime Rate in Halton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton

The total recorded crimes in Halton, Halton in January 2025 are around 1,017 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Halton, encompassing approximately 128,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (503) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Public order: (120) incidents (39.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-13.10% decrease)
Halton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 21
  • Lincoln Square with total crimes: 21
  • South Parade with total crimes: 13

Halton Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Halton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Halton Lea (124 crimes), and the safest, Beechwood & Heath (10 crimes), is 114 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Halton.

Similarly, the area of Widnes Riverside (184 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beechwood & Heath (10 crimes), with a difference of 174 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Halton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Halton Lea124
Appleton124
Mersey & Weston118
Central & West Bank110
Grange83

Safest Wards:

Birchfield26
Halton View23
Highfield18
Farnworth15
Beechwood & Heath10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Widnes Riverside184
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park179
Runcorn Town & Westfield118
Victoria Park64
Halton Castlefield64

Safest Areas:

Runcorn Halton Road34
Upton Rocks30
Farnworth18
Halton View18
Beechwood & Heath10

Halton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (503 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 489 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (277 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (333 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (173 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (492 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (476 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (153 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 497 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 188 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1048 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (370 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 496 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202542
December 202456
November 202448
October 202449
September 202442
August 202475
July 202450
June 2024134

A total of 1269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 370 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202484
November 202497
October 2024173
September 2024138
August 2024146
July 2024188
June 2024370

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 202419
August 202415
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 4115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 514.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1048 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025503
December 2024489
November 2024277
October 2024333
September 2024492
August 2024476
July 2024497
June 20241048

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 73.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202431
November 202427
October 202444
September 202471
August 2024153
July 2024110
June 202486

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202440
November 202420
October 202429
September 202438
August 202431
July 202425
June 202454

A total of 869 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 108.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025120
December 202486
November 202469
October 202482
September 2024101
August 2024128
July 2024125
June 2024158

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248

A total of 300 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202435
November 202413
October 202427
September 202433
August 202446
July 202450
June 202464

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202416

A total of 634 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202473
November 202460
October 202469
September 202469
August 202471
July 202476
June 2024154

A total of 423 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202452
November 202433
October 202433
September 202446
August 202470
July 202440
June 2024110

A total of 267 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202426
November 202418
October 202414
September 202439
August 202434
July 202442
June 202462

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Halton in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Halton postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital Way (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Lincoln Square (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences21
3. South Parade (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Burglary2

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