Blacon vs Halton Lea

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Blacon Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Halton Lea Cheshire Constabulary

      Blacon vs Halton Lea Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Blacon
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,780 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halton Lea
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,398 crimes / 12m
      ↑12% trend
      36% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blacon
      B Halton Lea
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,780
      1,398
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,610
      1,248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↑12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blacon
      B Halton Lea
      Violent Crime
      785 ↑13%
      605 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓4%
      128 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓13%
      75 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓21%
      24 ↓17%
      Burglary
      53 ↑18%
      39 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑27%
      96 ↓1%
      Drugs
      76 ↑38%
      100 ↑49%
      Public Order
      207 ↑13%
      161 ↑23%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      16 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      221 ↑8%
      100 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑100%
      10 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓35%
      21 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑0%
      21 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halton Lea is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blacon safer than Halton Lea?

      Blacon has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,780 crimes in the last 12 months. Halton Lea has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,398 crimes. Halton Lea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blacon vs Halton Lea?

      Blacon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Halton Lea shows +12% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blacon and Halton Lea?

      In Blacon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (785 incidents). In Halton Lea, it is Violent Crime (605 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blacon and Halton Lea?

      Blacon recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halton Lea recorded 128. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blacon vs Halton Lea?

      Violent crime in Blacon totalled 785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 605 in Halton Lea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blacon and Halton Lea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blacon recorded 1,610 crimes (now 1,780, a change of +10.6%). Halton Lea recorded 1,248 crimes previously (now 1,398, +12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blacon and Halton Lea?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blacon has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Halton Lea has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blacon and Halton Lea?

      Blacon falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Halton Lea is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blacon and Halton Lea?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blacon or Halton Lea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blacon and Halton Lea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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