Total Crime Rate
297.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Uplands area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 26th highest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Uplands (WA7 2UF) in the last 12 months was 297.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 141.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 95.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Uplands (WA7 2UF), the main crime hotspot is near The Uplands. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 17 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 | Vehicle crime | Norton View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stockham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Worthington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Worthington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Uplands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Uplands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
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