WA7 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 4SD

WA7 4SD, Halton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This WA7 4SD 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 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 4SD, encompassing approximately 3048 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 4SD area, explore the WA7 4SD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA7 4SD area, visit the WA7 4SD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

WA7 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lightburn Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Picow Street with total crimes: 1

WA7 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences125.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-20.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 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 offences167.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.2566.67%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2071.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.94-25.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.56133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.30100.00%
Shoplifting31.3150.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-66.67%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5812.50%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2633.33%
Other theft12.620.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9220.00%
Shoplifting61.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6166.67%
Shoplifting41.64100.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.94-40.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202412
June 202416
May 202412
April 20247
March 20243
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 4SD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lightburn Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Picow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Morley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Havergal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Elms
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Southlands Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Riley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1