Total Crime Rate
46.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portside area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portside (WA7 3LE) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 35.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portside (WA7 3LE), the main crime hotspot is near Petersgate. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 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 | Marina Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dalwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Micklegate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moresby Close | Under investigation |
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