WA7 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 1JQ

WA7 1JQ, Halton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This WA7 1JQ 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 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 1JQ, encompassing approximately 2243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-73.33% decrease)

WA7 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Runcorn with total crimes: 5
  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 2

WA7 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.15-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour87.58166.67%
Public order43.57-73.33%
Drugs21.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.9512.50%
Public order158.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.370.00%
Public order57.1366.67%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-87.50%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.13100.00%
Public order33.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.89-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour410.70-42.86%
Drugs41.780.00%
Burglary41.78300.00%
Shoplifting31.78200.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Public order10.45-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.9635.00%
Public order912.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-16.67%
Drugs42.23-33.33%
Other theft21.78-60.00%
Shoplifting10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.19-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour78.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.12500.00%
Public order62.67100.00%
Drugs62.67500.00%
Other theft52.6766.67%
Burglary42.23300.00%
Shoplifting31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime39.36200.00%
Public order31.34-25.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.7075.00%
Public order43.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.45-85.71%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.95-13.04%
Drugs78.91600.00%
Other theft53.12150.00%
Public order52.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Other crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.72-11.54%
Public order410.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.590.00%
Drugs53.570.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202416
June 202416
May 202424
April 202427
March 202420
February 202421
January 202424
December 202320
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Runcorn
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. King Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Water Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cooper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Duke Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Albany Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Blantyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Bank Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Clarence Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brackley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hankey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Eaton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cornwall Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1