WA7 2FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 2FX

WA7 2FX, Halton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This WA7 2FX 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 2FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 2FX, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 2FX area, explore the WA7 2FX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA7 2FX area, visit the WA7 2FX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA7 2FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Tawny Court with total crimes: 3
  • Budworth Close with total crimes: 2

WA7 2FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.64-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.38400.00%
Public order42.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-50.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.86-20.00%
Shoplifting41.94100.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0722.22%
Criminal damage and arson55.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-42.86%
Public order31.94200.00%
Drugs31.4650.00%
Shoplifting21.46-60.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.38250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.40133.33%
Shoplifting53.4066.67%
Other crime22.430.00%
Drugs20.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs610.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-20.00%
Shoplifting31.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-60.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.1816.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.43400.00%
Public order32.4350.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.64100.00%
Shoplifting63.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-66.67%
Public order41.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-71.43%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.83-36.36%
Burglary33.400.00%
Shoplifting21.46-80.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.83120.00%
Shoplifting105.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.86300.00%
Public order41.94100.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.67140.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8366.67%
Other theft22.43-33.33%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tawny Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Budworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Southway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Thomas Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Kestrels Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whitchurch Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eagles Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cranage Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hallwood Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Roberts Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosam Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parkers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1