Total Crime Rate
98.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fountains Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 142nd 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 Fountains Close (WA7 6HE) in the last 12 months was 98.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 67.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fountains Close (WA7 6HE), the main crime hotspot is near Gorran Haven. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 25 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Calverly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stockham Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Granby Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickmere Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gorran Haven | Under investigation |
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