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Crime in Walton

Walton had 54 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 60 Warrington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% below the middle Warrington area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

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

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39.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 60Warrington rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 16 Apr 18 May 16 Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2648%
anti-social behaviour611%
public order59%
shoplifting36%
vehicle crime36%
other crime36%
drugs36%
theft24%

Walton against Warrington

TypeWalton per 1,000Middle Warrington areaChange
Violence18.925.3▲ 4%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime2.22.2–
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 a safe area?

Walton had about 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 60 Warrington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and public order (5).