Crime Rate in Halton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton

The total recorded crimes in Halton, UK in January 2026 are around 899 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton crime rate of 7.00 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: (401) incidents (-4.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (91) incidents (4.60% increase)
  • Drugs: (79) incidents (58.00% increase)
Halton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 8
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 7

Halton Police Info:

Cheshire Constabulary

Halton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central & West Bank (125 crimes), and the safest, Beechwood & Heath (8 crimes), is 117 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Halton.

Similarly, the area of Widnes Riverside (187 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beechwood & Heath (8 crimes), with a difference of 179 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Halton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central & West Bank125
Appleton104
Halton Lea87
Mersey & Weston83
Halton Castle62

Safest Wards:

Bankfield28
Birchfield27
Highfield25
Farnworth14
Beechwood & Heath8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Widnes Riverside187
Grange, Halton Brook & Hallwood Park103
Runcorn Town & Westfield83
Halton Castlefield81
Halton Lea & Brookvale59

Safest Areas:

Halton View36
Hale Bank35
Farnworth24
Upton Rocks22
Beechwood & Heath8

Halton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (401 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 421 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (424 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (475 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (439 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (109 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (415 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (131 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 818 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202557
November 202560
October 202598
September 202576
August 202576
July 202556
June 202570
May 202570
April 202571
March 202568
February 202560

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
September 20254
August 202529
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1270 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202691
December 202587
November 202599
October 2025109
September 2025109
August 202594
July 2025130
June 2025114
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 2025104
February 2025100

A total of 117 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202511
November 202513
October 20259
September 202511
August 202510
July 20258
June 202512
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 5486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 457.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 516 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026401
December 2025421
November 2025424
October 2025475
September 2025439
August 2025415
July 2025480
June 2025474
May 2025507
April 2025509
March 2025516
February 2025425

A total of 646 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202679
December 202550
November 202543
October 202548
September 202554
August 202564
July 202539
June 202562
May 202545
April 202552
March 202558
February 202552

A total of 1203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202673
December 202585
November 202569
October 2025116
September 202593
August 2025131
July 2025112
June 2025112
May 2025102
April 2025123
March 2025101
February 202586

A total of 344 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202523
November 202533
October 202539
September 202529
August 202537
July 202521
June 202533
May 202534
April 202520
March 202522
February 202527

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202539
November 202545
October 202545
September 202529
August 202540
July 202549
June 202535
May 202540
April 202543
March 202561
February 202543

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20257
August 20259
July 202510
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 634 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202552
November 202550
October 202552
September 202562
August 202590
July 202551
June 202551
May 202551
April 202549
March 202554
February 202526

A total of 317 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202524
November 202525
October 202528
September 202525
August 202531
July 202520
June 202520
May 202526
April 202536
March 202532
February 202524

A total of 365 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202530
November 202528
October 202531
September 202535
August 202526
July 202531
June 202530
May 202534
April 202530
March 202528
February 202528

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 20259
October 202511
September 20256
August 20257
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254

High Crime Locations Halton in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Hospital Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Caesars Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Other crime1
5. Grangeway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Holt Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3

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