Crime Rate in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank

The total recorded crimes in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank crime rate of 5.49 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 Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank, encompassing approximately 10,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrew Close with total crimes: 4
  • Deansway with total crimes: 3
  • Netherfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank?

To understand the safety of Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank, we need to analyze Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 846 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 798 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank crimes were 846. The crime rate of Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank in 2024 was 77.36 (year) or 6.45 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank were around 798 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.97 (year) or 6.08 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank)CrimesRank (Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank)CrimesRank (Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton118 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston118 21,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea80 51,299 41,392 4
Norton South & Preston Brook93 4611 11647 10
Halton Castle72 6868 5947 5
Bridgewater57 9621 10740 7
Grange63 7806 7731 8
Norton North54 10646 8607 11
Hough Green39 12629 9688 9
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor43 11486 15423 15
Bankfield29 14507 13472 12
Halton View37 13580 12429 13
Birchfield24 17495 14426 14
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202531
March 202537
February 202528
January 202534
December 202427
November 202410
October 202425
September 202437
August 202434
July 202437
June 202456
May 202449

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank postcode area is presented below.

1. Andrew Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Deansway (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Netherfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Cunningham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hale Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cock Lane Ends (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Ivy Farm Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Clap Gate Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rosewood Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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