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Crime in Higher Runcorn

Higher Runcorn had 269 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 107.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Halton area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

WA7, Halton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Higher Runcorn

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107.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 91 Apr 74 May 97 Jun 77 Jul 95 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9937%
anti-social behaviour4015%
public order3212%
shoplifting259%
criminal damage197%
drugs176%
theft135%
other crime83%

Higher Runcorn against Halton

TypeHigher Runcorn per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence39.748.8▼ 15%
Burglary0.81.9–
Vehicle crime2.82–
Anti-social behaviour1612.5▲ 90%
Theft and robbery6.48▼ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Bank170.1▼ 11%
Dukesfield153.7▲ 11%
Runcorn121.10%
Westfield113.3▲ 31%
Higher Runcorn107.9▲ 9%
Weston Point76.3▲ 7%
Runcorn Heath73.8▼ 3%
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 Higher Runcorn a safe area?

Higher Runcorn had about 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Higher Runcorn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by anti-social behaviour (40) and public order (32).