WA7 2GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 2GL

WA7 2GL, Halton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This WA7 2GL 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 2GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 2GL, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WA7 2GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castlefields Avenue North with total crimes: 5
  • Oak Court with total crimes: 3
  • Muncaster Way with total crimes: 3

WA7 2GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences1810.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.13-33.33%
Public order21.58-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50-11.11%
Public order73.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.77100.00%
Burglary22.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.48-40.00%
Public order53.5666.67%
Other theft51.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.940.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56-33.33%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1211.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.75100.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.90-10.00%
Public order43.5633.33%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.960.00%
Public order31.9850.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.31-50.00%
Other theft34.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.8484.62%
Anti-social behaviour59.50-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.150.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20248
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202324
September 202313

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Castlefields Avenue North
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oak Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Muncaster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Warwick Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Waterbridge Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Summer Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moscardini Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hedge Hey
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pendennis Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Constables Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Green Bridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Castlefields Avenue East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Medlock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1