Crime Rate in Halton Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton Castle

The total recorded crimes in Halton Castle, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton Castle crime rate of 7.88 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 10,152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Halton Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Camelot Way with total crimes: 8
  • Moscardini Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Halton Castle?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Halton Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 868 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Halton Castle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Halton Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 947 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Halton Castle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Halton Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Halton Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Halton Castle has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Halton Castle crimes were 868. The crime rate of Halton Castle in 2024 was 85.49 (year) or 7.12 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halton Castle were around 947 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.28 (year) or 7.77 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halton Castle)CrimesRank (Halton Castle)CrimesRank (Halton Castle)
Central & West Bank89 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton128 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston86 41,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea110 21,299 41,392 4
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank59 7846 6798 6
Grange66 6806 7731 8
Bridgewater45 12621 10740 7
Norton North52 9646 8607 11
Norton South & Preston Brook55 8611 11647 10
Hough Green49 11629 9688 9
Halton View51 10580 12429 13
Bankfield33 13507 13472 12
Birchfield28 14495 14426 14
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor27 15486 15423 15
Highfield19 17401 16403 16
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Halton Castle 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 202513
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202530
May 202546
April 202546
March 202538
February 202521
January 202518
December 202432
November 202425
October 202418
September 202449
August 202442

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Halton Castle in July 2025

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

1. Holt Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Camelot Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Moscardini Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Muncaster Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Centurion Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Waterbridge Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Hedge Hey (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Denbigh Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richards Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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