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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1267 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.58 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
September 2024101
August 2024128

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 113 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 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
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 5481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 456.75 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
September 2024492
August 2024476

A total of 1347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.25 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
September 2024138
August 2024146

A total of 594 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202551
May 202551
April 202549
March 202554
February 202526
January 202542
December 202456
November 202448
October 202449
September 202442
August 202475

A total of 581 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202562
May 202545
April 202552
March 202558
February 202552
January 202539
December 202452
November 202433
October 202433
September 202446
August 202470

A total of 321 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202526
April 202536
March 202532
February 202524
January 202532
December 202426
November 202418
October 202414
September 202439
August 202434

A total of 663 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202535
May 202540
April 202543
March 202561
February 202543
January 202566
December 202431
November 202427
October 202444
September 202471
August 2024153

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 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
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 799 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.58 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
September 202469
August 202471

A total of 338 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 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
September 202438
August 202431

A total of 367 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202530
May 202534
April 202530
March 202528
February 202528
January 202532
December 202435
November 202413
October 202427
September 202433
August 202446

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. Holt Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other theft1

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