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Crime in Halton

Halton had 38 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

LA2, Lancaster · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Halton

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52.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 11 Apr 11 May 16 Jun 16 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Halton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1539%
anti-social behaviour513%
burglary411%
criminal damage411%
public order38%
theft25%
drugs25%
vehicle crime25%

Halton against Lancaster

TypeHalton per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence20.824.2▲ 25%
Burglary5.55.5–
Vehicle crime2.84.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.911.3–
Theft and robbery4.25.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bulk186.3▲ 23%
Skerton156.6▲ 32%
Caton57.4▲ 55%
Halton52.7▲ 23%
Slyne49.3▲ 271%
Hest Bank45.5▲ 182%
See every Lancaster area ranked on the crime in Lancaster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Halton a safe area?

Halton had about 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Halton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and burglary (4).