WA7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7

WA7, Halton has recorded a total of 541 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA7, encompassing approximately 63630 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (250) incidents (-2.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (-7.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (49) incidents (-34.67% decrease)

WA7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Greenbridge Road with total crimes: 12

WA7 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA7

The postcode district are associated with the WA7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2508.50-2.34%
Anti-social behaviour663.93-7.04%
Public order491.04-34.67%
Criminal damage and arson350.7712.90%
Drugs310.55-32.61%
Shoplifting240.4960.00%
Vehicle crime230.3815.00%
Burglary170.360.00%
Other crime160.276.67%
Other theft150.25-53.12%
Possession of weapons70.240.00%
Bicycle theft60.1150.00%
Theft from the person10.09-88.89%
Robbery10.02-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 256 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2569.46-3.76%
Public order754.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.18-10.13%
Drugs461.12119.05%
Other theft320.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.50-18.42%
Vehicle crime200.4966.67%
Burglary170.31-32.00%
Shoplifting150.27-16.67%
Other crime150.2436.36%
Theft from the person90.240.00%
Possession of weapons70.1416.67%
Bicycle theft40.1133.33%
Robbery40.06-42.86%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2669.07-6.34%
Anti-social behaviour794.189.72%
Public order751.2459.57%
Criminal damage and arson381.18-22.45%
Burglary250.6092.31%
Drugs210.39-36.36%
Shoplifting180.33-25.00%
Other theft160.28-60.98%
Vehicle crime120.250.00%
Other crime110.19-42.11%
Robbery70.1775.00%
Possession of weapons60.11100.00%
Bicycle theft30.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2849.571.79%
Anti-social behaviour724.46-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson491.136.52%
Public order470.77-22.95%
Other theft410.7457.69%
Drugs330.6417.86%
Shoplifting240.52-29.41%
Other crime190.3835.71%
Burglary130.30-27.78%
Vehicle crime120.209.09%
Bicycle theft60.19200.00%
Robbery40.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-50.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 279 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2799.5421.83%
Anti-social behaviour764.38-9.52%
Public order611.1910.91%
Criminal damage and arson460.96-4.17%
Shoplifting340.72-10.53%
Drugs280.53-15.15%
Other theft260.444.00%
Burglary180.41-14.29%
Other crime140.28-6.67%
Vehicle crime110.22-26.67%
Possession of weapons60.1750.00%
Robbery50.09150.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-60.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2299.04-9.13%
Anti-social behaviour843.6023.53%
Public order551.3210.00%
Criminal damage and arson480.86-7.69%
Shoplifting380.752.70%
Drugs330.6083.33%
Other theft250.52-3.85%
Burglary210.3910.53%
Other crime150.3336.36%
Vehicle crime150.247.14%
Bicycle theft50.24400.00%
Possession of weapons40.08100.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.6810.53%
Anti-social behaviour683.9658.14%
Criminal damage and arson521.0733.33%
Public order500.8228.21%
Shoplifting370.79-7.50%
Other theft260.5836.84%
Burglary190.4126.67%
Drugs180.30-21.74%
Vehicle crime140.2827.27%
Other crime110.2237.50%
Robbery20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons20.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2287.533.17%
Anti-social behaviour433.58-8.51%
Shoplifting400.6873.91%
Public order390.6321.88%
Criminal damage and arson390.6134.48%
Drugs230.61-25.81%
Other theft190.36-5.00%
Burglary150.30-6.25%
Vehicle crime110.24-35.29%
Bicycle theft80.1714.29%
Other crime80.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.1333.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.02-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.25-22.18%
Anti-social behaviour473.47-17.54%
Public order320.74-15.79%
Drugs310.5024.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.49-3.33%
Shoplifting230.464.55%
Other theft200.36-4.76%
Vehicle crime170.3130.77%
Burglary160.27-33.33%
Other crime100.25-37.50%
Bicycle theft70.1616.67%
Robbery40.11300.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-57.14%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2848.5728.51%
Anti-social behaviour574.46-5.00%
Public order380.90-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson300.60-41.18%
Drugs250.4713.64%
Burglary240.3941.18%
Shoplifting220.38-33.33%
Other theft210.350.00%
Other crime160.3323.08%
Vehicle crime130.25-31.58%
Possession of weapons70.2016.67%
Bicycle theft60.11500.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.02-21.07%
Anti-social behaviour603.47-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson510.940.00%
Public order420.8013.51%
Shoplifting330.66106.25%
Drugs220.52-15.38%
Other theft210.35-27.59%
Vehicle crime190.3335.71%
Burglary170.30-10.53%
Other crime130.27-13.33%
Possession of weapons60.20-40.00%
Robbery40.0933.33%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2809.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1104.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.730.00%
Public order370.800.00%
Other theft290.580.00%
Drugs260.460.00%
Burglary190.410.00%
Shoplifting160.300.00%
Other crime150.250.00%
Vehicle crime140.240.00%
Possession of weapons100.220.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 202419
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 20248
January 202410
December 202316
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 3050 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 254.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024250
August 2024256
July 2024266
June 2024284
May 2024279
April 2024229
March 2024252
February 2024228
January 2024221
December 2023284
November 2023221
October 2023280

A total of 833 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202471
July 202479
June 202472
May 202476
April 202484
March 202468
February 202443
January 202447
December 202357
November 202360
October 2023110

A total of 499 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
July 202438
June 202449
May 202446
April 202448
March 202452
February 202439
January 202429
December 202330
November 202351
October 202351

A total of 600 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202475
July 202475
June 202447
May 202461
April 202455
March 202450
February 202439
January 202432
December 202338
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202425
June 202413
May 202418
April 202421
March 202419
February 202415
January 202416
December 202324
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202432
July 202416
June 202441
May 202426
April 202425
March 202426
February 202419
January 202420
December 202321
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 337 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202446
July 202421
June 202433
May 202428
April 202433
March 202418
February 202423
January 202431
December 202325
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 181 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 202415
March 202414
February 202411
January 202417
December 202313
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202434
April 202438
March 202437
February 202440
January 202423
December 202322
November 202333
October 202316

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Greenbridge Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Centurion Row
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Manor Farm Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Charlton Close
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hemlock Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Lilbourne Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worcester Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grangemoor
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Birstall Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hospital Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Caesars Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 15. Castle Rise
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Runcorn
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Irwell Lane
    Total5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
  • 18. Pine Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Southway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Company'S Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 21. Green Bridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 22. Kingshead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Hedge Hey
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Wadham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Windsor Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Oak Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Grangeway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Calvers
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 29. Holt Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gorran Haven
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1