Crime Rate in Hough Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hough Green

The total recorded crimes in Hough Green, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hough Green crime rate of 1.96 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 Hough Green, encompassing approximately 19,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hough Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornhills with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Cherrysutton with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hough Green?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Hough Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 629 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hough Green witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Hough Green had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 688 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hough Green witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hough Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hough Green has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Hough Green crimes were 629. The crime rate of Hough Green in 2024 was 31.59 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hough Green were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.56 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hough Green)CrimesRank (Hough Green)CrimesRank (Hough Green)
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
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

Hough Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Other theft 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 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202526
February 202515
January 202522
December 202431
November 202414
October 202415
September 202425
August 202423
July 202429
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hough Green in May 2025

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

1. Thornhills (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Cherrysutton (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dunsford (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Great Ashfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hambleton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aire (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grizedale (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gleadmere (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ellerton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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