Total Crime Rate
4.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jays Close area has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Halton Lea , and the 7th 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 Jays Close (WA7 6HJ) in the last 12 months was 4.0 per 1,000 residents and was 97.7% lower than the Halton Lea average (175.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jays Close (WA7 6HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Exmouth Crescent. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Dalwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moresby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Micklegate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Marina Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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