Halewood is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Merseyside, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Merseyside's 39 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Halewood in 2021 was 65 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Merseyside's overall crime rate, coming in 62% lower than the Merseyside rate of 105 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Halewood is the 306th most dangerous small town, and the 1,869th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2021, Halewood was the worst small town in Merseyside for criminal damage and arson, with 17 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.84 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2021 was also a bad month for Halewood residents, when it was Merseyside's most dangerous small town for drugs, recording 9 crimes at a rate of 0.44 per 1,000 residents. Halewood recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during November 2021, making its crime rate of 0.10 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Merseyside that month.
The most common crimes in Halewood are violence and sexual offences, with 639 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 31. This is 3.9% higher than 2020's figure of 614 offences and a difference of 1.23 from 2020's crime rate of 30. Halewood's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 7 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 29% from 2020's figure of 9 crimes.
Top 10 Most Dangerous
Small Towns, Merseyside
21% higher, regional crime rate
North West
18% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Halewood is 21% higher than the North West and 18% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
| Halewood | |
| North West | |
| England, Wales & NI |
Incidents mapped in Halewood represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
Hover over a point to see a breakdown of crime types recorded at that location. You can also filter by individual crime types, or use a combinations of offences to visualize the data you need.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
Set up monthly updates on crime & public safety issues. We never spam.
Thanks! Please check your email and confirm your signup there.
| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65 | 1,315 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1,276 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1,196 |
| 2018 | 56 | 1,148 |
| 2017 | 53 | 1,081 |
| 2016 | 44 | 893 |
We're available to answer questions about crime data and can supply custom data to support your work.
Email us directly
| Halewood | Merseyside | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 283 | 13.91 | 27,408 | 19.18 | 38% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.34 | 1,687 | 1.18 | 247% safer |
| Burglary | 40 | 1.97 | 6,897 | 4.83 | 145% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 149 | 7.32 | 14,463 | 10.12 | 38% safer |
| Drugs | 99 | 4.87 | 11,488 | 8.04 | 65% safer |
| Other Crime | 33 | 1.62 | 3,236 | 2.26 | 40% safer |
| Other Theft | 35 | 1.72 | 7,645 | 5.35 | 211% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 12 | 0.59 | 1,162 | 0.81 | 37% safer |
| Public Order | 190 | 9.34 | 21,556 | 15.08 | 61% safer |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.64 | 1,189 | 0.83 | 30% safer |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.06 | 6,050 | 4.23 | 105% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 8 | 0.39 | 1,918 | 1.34 | 244% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 48 | 2.36 | 6,410 | 4.48 | 90% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 639 | 31.40 | 65,746 | 46.00 | 46% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby | 963 | 43.42 | 49% safer |
| Hoylake | 471 | 44.67 | 45% safer |
| West Kirby | 684 | 45.98 | 41% safer |
| Maghull | 961 | 48.29 | 34% safer |
| Rainhill | 543 | 49.51 | 31% safer |
| Halewood | 1,315 | 64.63 | - |
| Haydock | 1,239 | 77.00 | 16% more dangerous |
| Newton-le-Willows | 2,204 | 92.26 | 30% more dangerous |
| Whiston | 1,268 | 97.33 | 34% more dangerous |
| Knowsley | 1,184 | 101.88 | 37% more dangerous |
| Litherland | 1,963 | 103.85 | 38% more dangerous |
View crime percentage over time for
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Felsted Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near North Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Andover Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Trispen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Helmsley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mirfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Grange Avenue | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Williamson Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lichfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Honey Hall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Ashford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Merrivale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Kempsell Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Riding Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Yelverton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Lower Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Dunmow Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Romford Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Andover Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Ruislip Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 17 | 27 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.15 | 0.54 | 0.74 | 0.59 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.64 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.64 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.44 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 26 | 30 | 31 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Halewood | 64.63 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 3.7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 22% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 28% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 29% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 37% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 47% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 51% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 57% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halewood North | 320 | 59 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Halewood change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Halewood saw a 500% increase in vehicle crime. Halewood saw a large fall in drugs during July, when it fell by 88% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -32% | +221% | +95% | +136% | +35% | +9% | +44% | +90% | +114% | +38% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Burglary | +225% | +33% | -29% | -67% | -50% | +50% | -63% | -67% | -50% | +10% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +58% | -37% | -41% | -35% | +45% | -44% | -31% | +55% | -27% | -50% |
| Drugs | +60% | -13% | -67% | +64% | -88% | - | - | -14% | -29% | - |
| Other Crime | +50% | +200% | +200% | -80% | -60% | +33% | - | +100% | +100% | +67% |
| Other Theft | +29% | -50% | - | +25% | -60% | - | - | -57% | -50% | +33% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -33% | - |
| Public Order | +13% | +43% | -17% | - | +63% | - | +11% | -21% | +13% | +25% |
| Robbery | - | - | -50% | -50% | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +100% | - | -50% | -50% | - | - | - | +350% | -63% | +150% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +100% | -75% | -14% | +67% | - | +25% | -75% | +200% | +157% | +500% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +26% | -21% | +26% | +72% | -11% | +79% | +33% | -2% | -29% | +9% |
Search by area
