Crime Rate in Halton Lea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton Lea

The total recorded crimes in Halton Lea, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton Lea crime rate of 4.39 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 Lea, encompassing approximately 18,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-41.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Halton Lea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Southway with total crimes: 5

How safe is Halton Lea?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Halton Lea reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 1,299 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Halton Lea witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Halton Lea experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 1,392 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Halton Lea witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Halton Lea Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halton Lea has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Halton Lea crimes were 1,299. The crime rate of Halton Lea in 2024 was 71.22 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halton Lea were around 1,392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.32 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halton Lea)CrimesRank (Halton Lea)CrimesRank (Halton Lea)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton118 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston118 21,381 31,473 2
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
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Halton Lea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20255
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416
July 202416
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202555
March 202548
February 202549
January 202555
December 202463
November 202425
October 202427
September 202428
August 202434
July 202443
June 2024106
May 202457

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20258
February 202518
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 202515
December 20247
November 20242
October 202410
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Halton Lea in May 2025

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

1. Hospital Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Southway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. The Uplands (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Parkers Court (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Whitchurch Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
8. Hunters Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Glen (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Handforth Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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