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Crime in Walton Lea

Walton Lea had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 31.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 52nd of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

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

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31.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
52 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 13 Apr 15 May 13 Jun 16 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2456%
anti-social behaviour614%
public order25%
theft25%
shoplifting25%
other crime25%
drugs25%
theft from the person12%

Walton Lea against Warrington

TypeWalton Lea per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence17.525.3▲ 9%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime02.2–
Anti-social behaviour4.46.8–
Theft and robbery2.94.9–

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 Walton Lea a safe area?

Walton Lea had about 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 52 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walton Lea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (2).