POPLAR AVENUE, WA7 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5HT

POPLAR AVENUE, WA7 5HT, Halton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5HT, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WA7 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Swain Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 3

POPLAR AVENUE, WA7 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.95-27.27%
Drugs45.47100.00%
Shoplifting41.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.1129.41%
Shoplifting77.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-44.44%
Public order51.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.71300.00%
Drugs21.37-60.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.77-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.82125.00%
Other theft53.0866.67%
Drugs51.710.00%
Public order31.71-57.14%
Other crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.4092.31%
Public order78.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-20.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.32-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7125.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.980.00%
Public order54.7966.67%
Other theft51.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.927.69%
Drugs34.79-40.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-83.33%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.638.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.45200.00%
Drugs52.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71300.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.87-45.45%
Burglary24.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.0037.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.53100.00%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.47500.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.610.00%
Public order65.470.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202422
June 202417
May 202425
April 202413
March 202414
February 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 202322
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Thorn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Swain Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Rowan Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Pine Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Acacia Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hemlock Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Linkway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Laburnum Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oak Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grangeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Birstall Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1