Is Halton Castle Safe?
Crime statistics for Halton Castle. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,635 total crimes recorded in Halton Castle
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Halton Castle — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Halton Castle safe?
Halton Castle has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 859 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 10.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Halton Castle are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Halton Castle in the last 12 months?
859 crimes were recorded in Halton Castle in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 10.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (776 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 827 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Halton Castle?
The most common crime in Halton Castle is Violent Crime, with 827 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 96.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Halton Castle increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Halton Castle is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 10.7% — from 776 crimes in the previous 12 months to 859 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Halton Castle?
Halton Castle has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Halton Castle compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?
Halton Castle has a safety score of 6/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Halton Castle is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Halton Castle?
42.3% of crimes recorded in Halton Castle resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cheshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Halton Castle?
827 violent crimes were recorded in Halton Castle in the last 12 months — representing 96.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 146 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Halton Castle last updated?
The crime data for Halton Castle was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Halton Castle with other areas?
You can compare Halton Castle with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.