WA16 8ZL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA16 8ZL

WA16 8ZL, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This WA16 8ZL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA16 postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA16 8ZL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA16 8ZL, encompassing approximately 2330 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA16 8ZL area, explore the WA16 8ZL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA16 8ZL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayfields with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Longridge with total crimes: 3

WA16 8ZL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.58100.00%
Other theft35.1550.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.5733.33%
Public order41.7233.33%
Other theft21.720.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.00200.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.010.00%
Public order14.29-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.29-40.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-20.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Public order20.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.72-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-37.50%
Public order22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.87-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.72100.00%
Other theft33.430.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5862.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-20.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4442.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.290.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Drugs10.86-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.73-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15300.00%
Drugs31.720.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202415
March 20246
February 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA16 8ZL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hayfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Longridge
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Leigh Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lichfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oakfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Overfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Norbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bellingham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Churchfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1