Crime Rate in Norton South & Preston Brook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton South & Preston Brook

The total recorded crimes in Norton South & Preston Brook, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton South & Preston Brook crime rate of 6.13 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 Norton South & Preston Brook, encompassing approximately 15,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (65.79% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Norton South & Preston Brook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Launceston Close with total crimes: 21
  • The Hove with total crimes: 8
  • Rushfield Crescent with total crimes: 7

How safe is Norton South & Preston Brook?

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

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Norton South & Preston Brook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 611 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Norton South & Preston Brook recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Norton South & Preston Brook had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 647 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norton South & Preston Brook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Norton South & Preston Brook has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norton South & Preston Brook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norton South & Preston Brook has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Norton South & Preston Brook crimes were 611. The crime rate of Norton South & Preston Brook in 2024 was 40.30 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton South & Preston Brook were around 647 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.67 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton South & Preston Brook)CrimesRank (Norton South & Preston Brook)CrimesRank (Norton South & Preston Brook)
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
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

Norton South & Preston Brook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 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 (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202538
March 202535
February 202519
January 202527
December 202426
November 202412
October 202421
September 202432
August 202431
July 202423
June 202462
May 202417

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20246
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Norton South & Preston Brook in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Norton South & Preston Brook postcode area is presented below.

1. Launceston Close (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft1
2. The Hove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
3. Rushfield Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Exmouth Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Harbour Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Heysham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Rose Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Compass Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Mooring Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Gorsewood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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