Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moughland Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Moughland Lane (WA7 4SF) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 80.4% lower than the Beechwood & Heath average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moughland Lane (WA7 4SF), the main crime hotspot is near Morley Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beechwood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbotts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heathfield Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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