Total Crime Rate
110.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charlton Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 122nd 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 Charlton Close (WA7 2UN) in the last 12 months was 110.7 per 1,000 residents and was 36.9% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 57.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charlton Close (WA7 2UN), 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 | Public order | Worthington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badger Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lapwing Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Uplands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Uplands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Badger Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badger Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Worthington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badger Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charlton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sparrowhawk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparrowhawk Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sparrowhawk Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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