WA6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA6

WA6, Cheshire West and Chester has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA6, encompassing approximately 19485 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WA6 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Langdale Way with total crimes: 3
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3

WA6 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA6

The postcode district are associated with the WA6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.34-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour141.4455.56%
Criminal damage and arson70.7240.00%
Other theft40.36300.00%
Public order40.21-69.23%
Shoplifting30.21-62.50%
Other crime20.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.05-83.33%
Drugs10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.0029.17%
Public order131.5930.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.67-18.18%
Shoplifting80.4633.33%
Burglary60.41500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.31-44.44%
Other crime20.260.00%
Other theft10.10-87.50%
Drugs10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.85-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour111.230.00%
Public order100.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.51200.00%
Other theft80.4660.00%
Shoplifting60.41200.00%
Vehicle crime40.31300.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.3919.23%
Anti-social behaviour111.5922.22%
Public order70.56250.00%
Other theft50.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-40.00%
Other crime30.15200.00%
Burglary20.15-50.00%
Shoplifting20.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.9836.84%
Anti-social behaviour91.3312.50%
Shoplifting60.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.310.00%
Burglary40.2633.33%
Other theft30.21-25.00%
Public order20.15-33.33%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192.62-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour80.9814.29%
Shoplifting70.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.36-16.67%
Other theft40.26-20.00%
Public order30.21-40.00%
Burglary30.15200.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.05-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.49-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour71.54-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.36100.00%
Public order50.3125.00%
Other theft50.26-16.67%
Shoplifting50.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.26100.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.8034.78%
Anti-social behaviour131.59-18.75%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Shoplifting60.31-33.33%
Burglary40.31100.00%
Public order40.21-20.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.70-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour161.1814.29%
Shoplifting90.82-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.460.00%
Public order50.31150.00%
Vehicle crime40.26-20.00%
Other theft40.21-63.64%
Burglary20.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.6241.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.74-12.50%
Other theft110.7222.22%
Shoplifting100.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.3166.67%
Burglary40.260.00%
Other crime30.2150.00%
Public order20.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.80-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour161.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson90.820.00%
Other theft90.4680.00%
Burglary40.46-33.33%
Shoplifting40.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.210.00%
Public order30.15-75.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.0534.62%
Anti-social behaviour141.80-30.00%
Public order120.72140.00%
Burglary60.62-25.00%
Other theft50.31-16.67%
Shoplifting50.26-16.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.05-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.330.00%
Burglary81.030.00%
Other theft60.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.310.00%
Shoplifting60.310.00%
Public order50.310.00%
Theft from the person30.260.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202431
May 202424
April 202431
March 202426
February 202419
January 202430
December 202331
November 202323
October 202334
September 202324
August 202335
July 202326

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
July 20236

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314
September 202316
August 202314
July 202320

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 202312
July 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Langdale Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Crossland Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Fountain Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Francis Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Wayford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Kings Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Crosland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bellemonte Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Marling Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bradley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thirlmere Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ellis Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pennington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marshgate Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Riversdale
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bridgewater Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. A56
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Main Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hemlegh Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Windsor Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alvanley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hawkstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1