Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harton Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Birchfield , and the 26th 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 Harton Close (WA8 9PF) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% lower than the Birchfield average (37.6 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 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harton Close (WA8 9PF), the main crime hotspot is near Motherwell Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Regency Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sandy Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sandy Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sandy Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Motherwell Close | Under investigation |
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