WA7 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5LH

WA7 5LH, Halton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5LH, encompassing approximately 4106 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 5LH area, explore the WA7 5LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA7 5LH area, visit the WA7 5LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Grangemoor with total crimes: 6
  • Birstall Court with total crimes: 6

WA7 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.44-12.00%
Shoplifting65.36100.00%
Other crime41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.74-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour36.09-66.67%
Shoplifting30.73-50.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.8328.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19100.00%
Shoplifting61.46100.00%
Public order41.4633.33%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.17-30.56%
Other crime46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Public order30.73-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.58157.14%
Public order78.7716.67%
Other theft51.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-50.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.23-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour83.4133.33%
Public order61.9550.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2044.44%
Anti-social behaviour66.3350.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Shoplifting30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2863.64%
Criminal damage and arson44.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.97100.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Drugs10.49-83.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.77-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson72.68600.00%
Drugs61.700.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3016.67%
Public order25.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.380.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202432
June 202425
May 202436
April 202414
March 202426
February 202418
January 202411
December 202321
November 202318

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Grangemoor
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pear Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 9. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fieldhouse Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Larch Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Fernhurst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Leaside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Davenport Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northridge Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1