MEDLOCK CLOSE, WA7 2XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 2XG

MEDLOCK CLOSE, WA7 2XG, Halton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This WA7 2XG 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 2XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 2XG, encompassing approximately 1874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 2XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Bridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kingshead Close with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

MEDLOCK CLOSE, WA7 2XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences129.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.27-33.33%
Public order22.13-50.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.6760.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.27200.00%
Public order43.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.14-50.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.73-50.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6716.67%
Public order43.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.47-14.29%
Drugs33.20200.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0775.00%
Public order33.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.33-84.21%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.140.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202319

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Bridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Kingshead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. De Lacy Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterbridge Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Denbigh Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tolleson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castlefields Avenue East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1