Crime Rate in Halton Lea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halton Lea

The total recorded crimes in Halton Lea, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halton Lea crime rate of 6.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Halton Lea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital Way with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • The Glen with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Halton Lea has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halton Lea)CrimesRank (Halton Lea)CrimesRank (Halton Lea)
Central & West Bank89 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton128 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston86 41,381 31,473 2
Halton Castle80 5868 5947 5
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 Lea 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 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202544
May 202532
April 202555
March 202548
February 202549
January 202555
December 202463
November 202425
October 202427
September 202428
August 202434

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202513
March 20258
February 202518
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 202514
March 20255
February 20259
January 202517
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

High Crime Locations Halton Lea in July 2025

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

1. Hospital Way (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. The Glen (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Southern Expressway (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Charlton Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranage Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Southway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Whitchurch Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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