Total Crime Rate
200.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Glen area has the 5th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 45th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Glen (WA7 2TQ) in the last 12 months was 200.8 per 1,000 residents and was 14.5% higher than the Halton Lea average (175.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 40 (≈ 163.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Glen (WA7 2TQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Glen. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 40 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halton Lea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lapwing Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Southern Expressway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Glen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
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