What is the crime rate in Hough Green, Halton?

As of April 2026, the Hough Green ward has an annual crime rate of 74.41 per 1,000 residents with 84 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Hough Green ward?

The most common crime in Hough Green is Violence & Sexual Offences with 38 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 45.2% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Hough Green ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cheshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Hough Green, Halton

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Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

74.41per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,733

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences38

Anti-social Behaviour24

Public Order8

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Other Crime3

Drug Offences3

Other Theft1

Weapons Possession1

Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Avon Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7Burglary: 1	8
On or near Columbine Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1	8
On or near Brandon Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	6
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1	5
On or near Aire Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Gainsborough Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Rainbow Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Darley Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Queen'S Avenue Map	Other theft: 1Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Edendale Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3

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#13safest in Halton

City Average

84.29per 1k

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Local Policing

Hough Green

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Local Priorities

Drug Dealing and ASB Issues.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Flat identified by residents as causing ASB on Cherry Sutton estate. Community Protection Warning letter issued.
Two flats identified for ASB and drug dealing. Two positive warrants executed and two illegal bikes seized.
ASB on Cherry Sutton estate. Problem tenant vacated flat after partnership working with Clarion Housing, tenant was responsible for causing numerous ASB issued and demand.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

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