Crime Rate in Mersey & Weston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mersey & Weston

The total recorded crimes in Mersey & Weston, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mersey & Weston crime rate of 4.65 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 Mersey & Weston, encompassing approximately 18,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Mersey & Weston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 5
  • Water Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lockfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mersey & Weston?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Mersey & Weston reported a higher crime volume than the Halton average, with 1,381 crimes compared to 776. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mersey & Weston witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Mersey & Weston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Halton average, with 1,473 crimes compared to 765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mersey & Weston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mersey & Weston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mersey & Weston has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Mersey & Weston crimes were 1,381. The crime rate of Mersey & Weston in 2024 was 74.69 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mersey & Weston were around 1,473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.67 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)
Central & West Bank89 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton128 11,628 21,452 3
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
Highfield19 17401 16403 16
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Mersey & Weston 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202542
May 202560
April 202547
March 202562
February 202544
January 202558
December 202440
November 202428
October 202425
September 202436
August 202445

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 202512
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Mersey & Weston in July 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Water Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lockfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Penkeths Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Devonshire Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. King Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ellesmere Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Company'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lancaster Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Coach Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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