WA7 1GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 1GU

WA7 1GU, Halton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This WA7 1GU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA7 postcode area, which has experienced 532 crimes and a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA7 1GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 1GU, encompassing approximately 1554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 1GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Irwell Lane with total crimes: 5
  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Street with total crimes: 3

WA7 1GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1012.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.43-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour13.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.64-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.66-26.67%
Drugs37.08200.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-25.00%
Other crime31.93200.00%
Public order21.93-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.45-16.67%
Public order89.65300.00%
Burglary45.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-25.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.58500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-33.33%
Other theft22.570.00%
Public order21.29-60.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.01-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.79-53.85%
Public order53.86-44.44%
Burglary23.22100.00%
Shoplifting21.29100.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour1315.44116.67%
Public order98.36125.00%
Drugs25.790.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.7315.38%
Anti-social behaviour69.65500.00%
Other theft43.86100.00%
Public order42.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.80-23.53%
Public order28.360.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.73-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour410.94100.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.0235.29%
Public order514.80150.00%
Drugs23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.87-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson610.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.500.00%
Burglary33.220.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 20249
April 202424
March 202415
February 202413
January 202417
December 202323
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Irwell Lane
    Total5
    Public order4
    Other crime1
  • 2. King Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windmill Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Water Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Penkeths Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pool Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. St John'S Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Public order1