Crime Rate in Mersey & Weston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mersey & Weston

The total recorded crimes in Mersey & Weston, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mersey & Weston crime rate of 6.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (27.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Mersey & Weston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Water Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Mersey & Weston has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 6.38 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)CrimesRank (Mersey & Weston)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton118 11,628 21,452 3
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
Hough Green39 12629 9688 9
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

Mersey & Weston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202547
March 202562
February 202544
January 202558
December 202440
November 202428
October 202425
September 202436
August 202445
July 202450
June 2024116
May 202462

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 202512
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 202417
September 202414
August 202414
July 202413
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 202513
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202414
August 202420
July 202418
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mersey & Weston in May 2025

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

1. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Water Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
3. Mason Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Morley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Allen Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Penkeths Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Ashridge Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arthur Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lockfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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