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Crime in Upton

Upton had 111 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 44.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% below the middle Halton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

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

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44.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 36 Apr 35 May 40 Jun 38 Jul 33 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5045%
anti-social behaviour2825%
theft98%
vehicle crime55%
drugs55%
criminal damage44%
public order33%
weapons33%

Upton against Halton

TypeUpton per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence20.248.8▲ 52%
Burglary0.81.9–
Vehicle crime22–
Anti-social behaviour11.312.5▲ 8%
Theft and robbery48–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Victoria Park116.1▲ 10%
Lunts Heath79.4▲ 59%
Cronton55.8▼ 52%
Farnworth51▲ 44%
Parklands49.7▼ 23%
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 Upton a safe area?

Upton had about 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and theft (9).