Crime Rate in Farnworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnworth

The total recorded crimes in Farnworth, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnworth crime rate of 0.44 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 Farnworth, encompassing approximately 54,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Farnworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Factory Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Carmel Court with total crimes: 2
  • Lancaster Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Farnworth?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Farnworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 255 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Farnworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Farnworth had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 269 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farnworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Farnworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Farnworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farnworth has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 0.44 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Farnworth crimes were 255. The crime rate of Farnworth in 2024 was 4.68 (year) or 0.39 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnworth were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4.93 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnworth)CrimesRank (Farnworth)CrimesRank (Farnworth)
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
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank60 8846 6798 6
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
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Farnworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 20255
February 202513
January 20255
December 202416
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 202421
July 20248
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
November 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Farnworth in May 2025

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

1. Factory Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Carmel Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Bolingbrooke Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kingsbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elstree Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Minton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Amelia Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langley Beck (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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