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Crime in Lower Walton

Lower Walton had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

WA4, Warrington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lower Walton

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37.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 20 Apr 25 May 20 Jun 24 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2842%
shoplifting1015%
anti-social behaviour69%
vehicle crime58%
public order46%
theft35%
other crime35%
drugs35%

Lower Walton against Warrington

TypeLower Walton per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence1625.3▼ 3%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime2.92.2–
Anti-social behaviour3.46.8–
Theft and robbery44.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wilderspool75.1▲ 36%
Hillcliffe59.5▲ 30%
Walton39.3▲ 29%
Lower Walton37.7▲ 10%
Walton Lea31.3▲ 19%
See every Warrington area ranked on the crime in Warrington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lower Walton a safe area?

Lower Walton had about 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lower Walton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by shoplifting (10) and anti-social behaviour (6).