Crime Rate in Halton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton

The total recorded crimes in Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 1,015 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton crime rate of 7.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (480) incidents (1.27% increase)
  • Public order: (130) incidents (14.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (112) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Halton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 27
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 19
  • Columbine Close with total crimes: 9

Halton Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Halton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Appleton (128 crimes), and the safest, Beechwood & Heath (13 crimes), is 115 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Halton.

Similarly, the area of Widnes Riverside (160 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beechwood & Heath (13 crimes), with a difference of 147 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Halton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Appleton128
Halton Lea110
Central & West Bank89
Mersey & Weston86
Halton Castle80

Safest Wards:

Birchfield28
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor27
Farnworth25
Highfield19
Beechwood & Heath13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Widnes Riverside160
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park121
Halton Castlefield107
Runcorn Town & Westfield86
Halton Lea & Brookvale75

Safest Areas:

Farnworth39
Upton Rocks36
Sandymoor, Daresbury & Preston Brook35
Hale Bank35
Beechwood & Heath13

Halton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 480 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (474 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (507 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (509 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (123 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (516 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 425 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 100 incidents.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202530
May 202534
April 202530
March 202528
February 202528
January 202532
December 202435
November 202413
October 202427

A total of 248 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202526
April 202536
March 202532
February 202524
January 202532
December 202426
November 202418
October 202414

A total of 465 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202562
May 202545
April 202552
March 202558
February 202552
January 202539
December 202452
November 202433
October 202433

A total of 477 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202551
May 202551
April 202549
March 202554
February 202526
January 202542
December 202456
November 202448
October 202449

A total of 4513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 451.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025480
June 2025474
May 2025507
April 2025509
March 2025516
February 2025425
January 2025503
December 2024489
November 2024277
October 2024333

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411

A total of 1038 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 103.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 2025114
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 2025104
February 2025100
January 2025120
December 202486
November 202469
October 202482

A total of 659 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202570
May 202570
April 202571
March 202568
February 202560
January 202562
December 202473
November 202460
October 202469

A total of 439 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202535
May 202540
April 202543
March 202561
February 202543
January 202566
December 202431
November 202427
October 202444

A total of 1063 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025112
May 2025102
April 2025123
March 2025101
February 202586
January 202573
December 202484
November 202497
October 2024173

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 269 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202533
May 202534
April 202520
March 202522
February 202527
January 202523
December 202440
November 202420
October 202429

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245

High Crime Locations Halton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital Way (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Albert Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Columbine Close (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Farrant Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
5. Camelot Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. Downside (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3

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