Crime Rate in Halton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton

The total recorded crimes in Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 1,046 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton crime rate of 8.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (507) incidents (-0.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (110) incidents (-10.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (102) incidents (-17.07% decrease)
Halton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Launceston Close with total crimes: 21
  • Farrant Street with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 12

Halton Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Halton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Appleton (118 crimes), and the safest, Beechwood & Heath (13 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Halton.

Similarly, the area of Widnes Riverside (181 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beechwood & Heath (13 crimes), with a difference of 168 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Halton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Appleton118
Mersey & Weston118
Central & West Bank97
Norton South & Preston Brook93
Halton Lea80

Safest Wards:

Bankfield29
Highfield25
Farnworth24
Birchfield24
Beechwood & Heath13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Widnes Riverside181
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park120
Runcorn Town & Westfield118
Halton Castlefield96
Norton80

Safest Areas:

Halton View42
Hale Bank33
Farnworth26
Upton Rocks18
Beechwood & Heath13

Halton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5024 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 456.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025507
April 2025509
March 2025516
February 2025425
January 2025503
December 2024489
November 2024277
October 2024333
September 2024492
August 2024476
July 2024497

A total of 323 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202536
March 202532
February 202524
January 202532
December 202426
November 202418
October 202414
September 202439
August 202434
July 202442

A total of 105 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202514
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 1148 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 2025104
February 2025100
January 2025120
December 202486
November 202469
October 202482
September 2024101
August 2024128
July 2024125

A total of 689 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202543
March 202561
February 202543
January 202566
December 202431
November 202427
October 202444
September 202471
August 2024153
July 2024110

A total of 309 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202520
March 202522
February 202527
January 202523
December 202440
November 202420
October 202429
September 202438
August 202431
July 202425

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 356 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202530
March 202528
February 202528
January 202532
December 202435
November 202413
October 202427
September 202433
August 202446
July 202450

A total of 520 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202552
March 202558
February 202552
January 202539
December 202452
November 202433
October 202433
September 202446
August 202470
July 202440

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 202419
August 202415
July 20247

A total of 542 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202549
March 202554
February 202526
January 202542
December 202456
November 202448
October 202449
September 202442
August 202475
July 202450

A total of 749 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202571
March 202568
February 202560
January 202562
December 202473
November 202460
October 202469
September 202469
August 202471
July 202476

A total of 1311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 119.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 2025123
March 2025101
February 202586
January 202573
December 202484
November 202497
October 2024173
September 2024138
August 2024146
July 2024188

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241

High Crime Locations Halton in May 2025

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

1. Launceston Close (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft1
2. Farrant Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
3. Hospital Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Robbery1
Burglary1
4. Fieldhouse Row (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Public order1
Other theft1
5. Domino Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
6. Woodridge (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other crime1

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