POPLAR CLOSE, WA7 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5JE

POPLAR CLOSE, WA7 5JE, Halton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.11 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5JE, encompassing approximately 2747 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA7 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemlock Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Birstall Court with total crimes: 6

POPLAR CLOSE, WA7 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.1116.67%
Shoplifting67.64100.00%
Drugs52.1825.00%
Other crime41.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.92-10.00%
Drugs46.550.00%
Shoplifting31.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order10.73-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.1153.85%
Shoplifting67.28200.00%
Public order52.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.20-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour84.7333.33%
Other theft42.91100.00%
Drugs41.460.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Public order20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.3891.67%
Public order68.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-40.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8225.00%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order20.73-66.67%
Other theft20.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1025.00%
Public order65.46200.00%
Other theft42.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Shoplifting31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.37-60.00%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.91400.00%
Drugs51.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8233.33%
Public order31.4650.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.19-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.2850.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3875.00%
Drugs37.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-71.43%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.370.00%
Drugs12.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202420
June 202413
May 202423
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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