WA7 2BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 2BD

WA7 2BD, Halton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This WA7 2BD 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 2BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 2BD, encompassing approximately 2470 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

WA7 2BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Clough with total crimes: 2
  • Merlin Close with total crimes: 2

WA7 2BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-66.67%
Public order10.81-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 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 offences910.52-25.00%
Public order63.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43500.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.129.09%
Public order34.8650.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.71-42.11%
Shoplifting44.45100.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.59111.11%
Criminal damage and arson87.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.24-42.86%
Public order31.620.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.59-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.83250.00%
Shoplifting42.83300.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Other crime21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.55166.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.48-28.57%
Other crime32.020.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 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 behaviour78.50250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8350.00%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.88-66.67%
Drugs41.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-66.67%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.86200.00%
Shoplifting42.430.00%
Drugs31.6250.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.240.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 202419
April 20249
March 202416
February 20246
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holt Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Clough
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Primrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Main Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1