Total Crime Rate
52.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
40.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Silkstone Crescent area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 174th 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 Silkstone Crescent (WA7 2UX) in the last 12 months was 52.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.4% lower than the Halton Lea average (165.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silkstone Crescent (WA7 2UX), the main crime hotspot is near Iveagh Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Halton Lea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Silkstone Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Iveagh Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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