WA8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8

WA8, Halton has recorded a total of 657 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA8, encompassing approximately 64207 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (237) incidents (-2.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (102) incidents (-13.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (384.21% increase)

WA8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 79
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15

WA8 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA8

The postcode district are associated with the WA8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA8 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 237 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23710.23-2.07%
Anti-social behaviour1023.69-13.56%
Shoplifting921.59384.21%
Public order531.4360.61%
Criminal damage and arson380.8331.03%
Other theft340.5925.93%
Other crime270.5392.86%
Burglary240.4241.18%
Drugs200.37-13.04%
Vehicle crime140.317.69%
Robbery60.220.00%
Possession of weapons50.09-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.08-20.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.52-10.04%
Anti-social behaviour1183.77-22.37%
Public order331.84-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.51-27.50%
Other theft270.45-25.00%
Drugs230.4227.78%
Shoplifting190.36-40.62%
Burglary170.30-37.04%
Other crime140.26-12.50%
Vehicle crime130.22-18.75%
Possession of weapons60.20-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.09-44.44%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26910.733.46%
Anti-social behaviour1524.1960.00%
Public order602.3739.53%
Criminal damage and arson400.93-14.89%
Other theft360.62-26.53%
Shoplifting320.5633.33%
Burglary270.50-10.00%
Drugs180.42-21.74%
Vehicle crime160.28-15.79%
Other crime160.25-5.88%
Bicycle theft90.2580.00%
Possession of weapons70.1416.67%
Robbery60.110.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2609.735.69%
Anti-social behaviour954.05-10.38%
Other theft491.4858.06%
Criminal damage and arson470.76-17.54%
Public order430.73-10.42%
Burglary300.6750.00%
Shoplifting240.47-4.00%
Drugs230.37-11.54%
Vehicle crime190.36171.43%
Other crime170.3041.67%
Robbery60.26200.00%
Possession of weapons60.09-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.090.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2469.2423.62%
Anti-social behaviour1063.8335.90%
Criminal damage and arson571.6546.15%
Public order480.8917.07%
Other theft310.750.00%
Drugs260.4852.94%
Shoplifting250.40-3.85%
Burglary200.3925.00%
Other crime120.31100.00%
Possession of weapons70.1940.00%
Vehicle crime70.11-65.00%
Bicycle theft50.1125.00%
Robbery20.08-71.43%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1997.623.65%
Anti-social behaviour783.1034.48%
Public order411.2157.69%
Criminal damage and arson390.64-13.33%
Other theft310.6140.91%
Shoplifting260.488.33%
Vehicle crime200.400.00%
Drugs170.31-39.29%
Burglary160.26-27.27%
Robbery70.2540.00%
Other crime60.11-57.14%
Possession of weapons50.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.08-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.35-10.28%
Anti-social behaviour582.9931.82%
Criminal damage and arson450.9050.00%
Drugs280.7055.56%
Public order260.44-25.71%
Shoplifting240.400.00%
Burglary220.3757.14%
Other theft220.3415.79%
Vehicle crime200.34-16.67%
Other crime140.3127.27%
Bicycle theft100.22400.00%
Robbery50.16-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.08150.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2146.96-7.76%
Anti-social behaviour443.33-12.00%
Public order350.69-14.63%
Criminal damage and arson300.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime240.4750.00%
Shoplifting240.37-7.69%
Other theft190.37-51.28%
Drugs180.3020.00%
Burglary140.28-26.32%
Other crime110.22-26.67%
Robbery80.17166.67%
Possession of weapons20.12-75.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.03-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 232 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.011.31%
Anti-social behaviour503.61-49.49%
Public order410.78-12.77%
Criminal damage and arson400.64-21.57%
Other theft390.625.41%
Shoplifting260.6113.04%
Burglary190.4058.33%
Vehicle crime160.30-33.33%
Other crime150.25-11.76%
Drugs150.23-34.78%
Bicycle theft80.23-11.11%
Possession of weapons80.1233.33%
Robbery30.1250.00%
Theft from the person20.05-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2299.060.44%
Anti-social behaviour993.5762.30%
Criminal damage and arson511.54-1.92%
Public order470.79-7.84%
Other theft370.73-13.95%
Vehicle crime240.5820.00%
Drugs230.37-17.86%
Shoplifting230.36-34.29%
Other crime170.3688.89%
Burglary120.26-47.83%
Bicycle theft90.1950.00%
Possession of weapons60.14100.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2288.74-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour613.55-46.96%
Criminal damage and arson520.9562.50%
Public order510.81-17.74%
Other theft430.7953.57%
Shoplifting350.6794.44%
Drugs280.55180.00%
Burglary230.44-14.81%
Vehicle crime200.3666.67%
Other crime90.3128.57%
Bicycle theft60.140.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-50.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2368.777.76%
Anti-social behaviour1153.6838.55%
Public order621.7934.78%
Criminal damage and arson320.97-28.89%
Other theft280.50-24.32%
Burglary270.448.00%
Shoplifting180.42-10.00%
Vehicle crime120.2850.00%
Drugs100.19-33.33%
Other crime70.1640.00%
Possession of weapons60.11100.00%
Bicycle theft60.0920.00%
Robbery30.09-57.14%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2198.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour833.410.00%
Public order461.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson450.720.00%
Other theft370.700.00%
Burglary250.580.00%
Shoplifting200.390.00%
Drugs150.310.00%
Vehicle crime80.230.00%
Robbery70.120.00%
Bicycle theft50.110.00%
Other crime50.080.00%
Possession of weapons30.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3003 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 231.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 269 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024237
June 2024242
May 2024269
April 2024260
March 2024246
February 2024199
January 2024192
December 2023214
November 2023232
October 2023229
September 2023228
August 2023236
July 2023219

A total of 1161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024102
June 2024118
May 2024152
April 202495
March 2024106
February 202478
January 202458
December 202344
November 202350
October 202399
September 202361
August 2023115
July 202383

A total of 586 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202433
May 202460
April 202443
March 202448
February 202441
January 202426
December 202335
November 202341
October 202347
September 202351
August 202362
July 202346

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202427
May 202436
April 202449
March 202431
February 202431
January 202422
December 202319
November 202339
October 202337
September 202343
August 202328
July 202337

A total of 276 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202427
April 202430
March 202420
February 202416
January 202422
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202323
August 202327
July 202325

A total of 545 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202429
May 202440
April 202447
March 202457
February 202439
January 202445
December 202330
November 202340
October 202351
September 202352
August 202332
July 202345

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 264 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202423
May 202418
April 202423
March 202426
February 202417
January 202428
December 202318
November 202315
October 202323
September 202328
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 170 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202414
May 202416
April 202417
March 202412
February 20246
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202317
September 20239
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202413
May 202416
April 202419
March 20247
February 202420
January 202420
December 202324
November 202316
October 202324
September 202320
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202492
June 202419
May 202432
April 202424
March 202425
February 202426
January 202424
December 202324
November 202326
October 202323
September 202335
August 202318
July 202320

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total79
    Shoplifting64
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Moorside Court
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Cherrysutton
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Crossway Court
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Gainsborough Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Bridgets Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Longford Drive
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Naughton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Addison Square
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Blackburne Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Alt
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 18. Crown Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 19. Emily Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Margaret Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Lewis Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Edwin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Fisher Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
  • 24. Ireland Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Field Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Rivenmill Place
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Plumley Gardens
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Brandon
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coronet Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Sherwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1