WA7 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 1DL

WA7 1DL, Halton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.02 per 1,000 population. This WA7 1DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA7 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA7 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 1DL, encompassing approximately 1776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 1DL area, explore the WA7 1DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA7 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hankey Street with total crimes: 9
  • Penkeths Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Water Street with total crimes: 4

WA7 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.0233.33%
Public order813.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.52-18.18%
Public order1010.13233.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.630.00%
Shoplifting22.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.7746.67%
Anti-social behaviour612.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.38150.00%
Public order32.8150.00%
Drugs21.69-33.33%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.39-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour88.44-46.67%
Burglary44.50300.00%
Drugs32.2550.00%
Shoplifting21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Public order21.13-81.82%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour1519.7087.50%
Public order118.44120.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.19-33.33%
Drugs22.25-71.43%
Other theft11.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.070.00%
Drugs74.50600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.94200.00%
Public order53.3825.00%
Other theft42.81100.00%
Burglary42.25300.00%
Vehicle crime32.2550.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.5219.05%
Public order414.07100.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.95-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.82100.00%
Public order24.50-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Drugs11.13-85.71%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.40-7.41%
Public order714.0740.00%
Drugs73.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-20.00%
Other theft32.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.69100.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.588.00%
Public order515.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-33.33%
Drugs22.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.34-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour1414.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.8820.00%
Drugs43.380.00%
Burglary32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Public order21.69-60.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3738.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour720.830.00%
Public order53.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.810.00%
Drugs42.810.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202418
June 202422
May 202415
April 202435
March 202425
February 202425
January 202421
December 202325
November 202327
October 202325
September 202337

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 1DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hankey Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Penkeths Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Water Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bentinck Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Thomas Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cooper Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridgewater Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. King Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Grove Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dover Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Johns Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blantyre Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Canon Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Brindley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cawdor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albert Street
    Total1
    Public order1