Total Crime Rate
57.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gigg Lane area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gigg Lane (WA4 6UW) in the last 12 months was 57.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor average (94.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gigg Lane (WA4 6UW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Runcorn Road, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gigg Lane (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Runcorn Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Runcorn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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