WA7 5HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5HP

WA7 5HP, Halton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.94 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5HP, encompassing approximately 3305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 5HP area, explore the WA7 5HP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA7 5HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemlock Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Grangemoor with total crimes: 6

WA7 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.948.00%
Shoplifting68.1750.00%
Drugs51.8125.00%
Other crime41.51300.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.01-7.41%
Drugs47.56100.00%
Shoplifting41.21-42.86%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.8535.00%
Shoplifting78.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.81100.00%
Public order51.81150.00%
Drugs21.51-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.30-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.54-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour96.0550.00%
Drugs62.72500.00%
Other crime61.810.00%
Other theft51.810.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Public order20.91-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.3380.00%
Public order88.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4220.00%
Other theft51.81150.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.10-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5125.00%
Public order41.51-33.33%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.1250.00%
Public order68.17100.00%
Other theft51.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51100.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5938.46%
Public order35.44-40.00%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-71.43%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.70-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour73.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12500.00%
Drugs51.81400.00%
Public order51.5166.67%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.28-12.00%
Public order36.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9131.58%
Criminal damage and arson57.5666.67%
Drugs41.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-71.43%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.750.00%
Drugs42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202427
June 202420
May 202427
April 202415
March 202427
February 202418
January 202413
December 202322
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 5HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hemlock Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Grangemoor
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Birstall Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pine Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Oak Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Grangeway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Linkway
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rowan Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 12. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ripon Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Handforth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fieldhouse Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Larch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1