Crime in Halton: statistics, rates and trends

11,964 crimes were recorded in Halton in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,383 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Halton has the 127th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Halton was highest in the year to July 2018 (16,563 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (11,964). Over the whole period it fell 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, drugs.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+57%) and possession of weapons (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and robbery (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Halton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halton recorded 5,383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 45.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Halton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halton recorded 1,318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Halton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halton recorded 1,273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Halton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halton recorded 828 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Halton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halton recorded 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Halton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halton recorded 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Halton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halton recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Halton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halton recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Halton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halton recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Halton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halton recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Halton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halton recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Halton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halton recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Halton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halton recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Halton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Halton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halton.

23 areas within Halton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Appleton had the highest rate (179.9 per 1,000) and Beechwood & Heath the lowest (26.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Halton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Halton has an estimated population of 131,543. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halton sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Halton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.