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Crime in Farnworth

Farnworth had 158 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 41 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Halton area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

WA8, Halton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Farnworth

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51crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 41Halton rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 33 Apr 39 May 58 Jun 56 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Farnworth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6742%
anti-social behaviour3321%
theft128%
vehicle crime96%
other crime85%
public order85%
criminal damage74%
drugs64%

Farnworth against Halton

TypeFarnworth per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence21.648.8▲ 29%
Burglary11.9–
Vehicle crime2.92–
Anti-social behaviour10.712.4▲ 57%
Theft and robbery4.58–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Appleton (WA8)168.2▲ 7%
Victoria Park116.1▲ 10%
Lunts Heath79.4▲ 59%
Mill Green74.3▲ 69%
Farnworth51▲ 44%
Upton44.9▲ 2%
Upton Rocks39.6▼ 24%
See every Halton area ranked on the crime in Halton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Farnworth a safe area?

Farnworth had about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 41 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Farnworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (67), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and theft (12).