MAIN STREET, WA7 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 2AZ

MAIN STREET, WA7 2AZ, Halton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This WA7 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 2AZ, encompassing approximately 2346 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 2AZ area, explore the WA7 2AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WA7 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 3

MAIN STREET, WA7 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.34233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.26-47.06%
Public order73.8375.00%
Other theft42.98300.00%
Other crime21.70100.00%
Drugs10.85-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0488.89%
Criminal damage and arson57.240.00%
Public order42.13-33.33%
Drugs41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Shoplifting31.28-40.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.49-64.00%
Public order63.830.00%
Shoplifting52.5625.00%
Drugs42.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-70.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.42127.27%
Anti-social behaviour1010.65-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson94.260.00%
Public order63.8320.00%
Shoplifting42.56-33.33%
Other crime41.70100.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1324.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.54-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.69125.00%
Shoplifting63.83500.00%
Public order52.5625.00%
Drugs32.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.0372.73%
Anti-social behaviour138.1062.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.54100.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

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 offences1114.0683.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.6914.29%
Other theft43.41100.00%
Public order41.70100.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.93-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.98-64.71%
Drugs52.5666.67%
Shoplifting22.13-60.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.8888.89%
Anti-social behaviour127.2420.00%
Shoplifting55.11150.00%
Drugs32.130.00%
Other theft31.28-40.00%
Public order31.28-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.26-50.00%
Public order83.83100.00%
Other theft53.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-25.00%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.060.00%
Public order46.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 202413
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202417
June 20249
May 202425
April 202411
March 202419
February 202411
January 20246
December 202317
November 20239
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Primrose Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Priory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Meadowcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Main Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holt Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. The Uplands
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crown Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Camelot Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brereton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1