Crime Rate in Highfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfield

The total recorded crimes in Highfield, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfield crime rate of 0.20 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 Highfield, encompassing approximately 95,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bude Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crossway Court with total crimes: 2
  • Radnor Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Highfield?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Highfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 401 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Highfield had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 403 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Highfield has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Highfield crimes were 401. The crime rate of Highfield in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfield were around 403 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.04 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)CrimesRank (Highfield)
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
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
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Highfield 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 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202514
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Highfield in July 2025

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

1. Bude Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crossway Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Radnor Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Brentfield (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Francis Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Northway (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Blundell Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Jubilee Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grange Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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