Crime Rate in Hough Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hough Green

The total recorded crimes in Hough Green, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hough Green crime rate of 2.46 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 Jul were:

  • Public order: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hough Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbine Close with total crimes: 9
  • Downside with total crimes: 8
  • Dunsford with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Hough Green has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hough Green)CrimesRank (Hough Green)CrimesRank (Hough Green)
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
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

Hough Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202529
May 202520
April 202522
March 202526
February 202515
January 202522
December 202431
November 202414
October 202415
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Columbine Close (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Downside (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Dunsford (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hambleton Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cherrysutton (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Brookdale (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ash Priors (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Avon (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Edendale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aylsham Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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