COTTON LANE, WA7 5ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5ND

COTTON LANE, WA7 5ND, Halton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5ND 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 5ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5ND, encompassing approximately 3045 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WA7 5ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldhouse Row with total crimes: 5
  • Meadway with total crimes: 5
  • Littlegate with total crimes: 5

COTTON LANE, WA7 5ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.83-21.74%
Public order45.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-25.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.0735.29%
Criminal damage and arson67.55200.00%
Other theft61.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Public order41.31-20.00%
Shoplifting41.31-20.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.7721.43%
Public order55.58400.00%
Shoplifting51.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.6040.00%
Shoplifting62.30-45.45%
Other theft41.97300.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Public order10.66-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.76-40.00%
Shoplifting113.940.00%
Public order63.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Drugs31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1266.67%
Shoplifting116.5710.00%
Public order43.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.80100.00%
Shoplifting103.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.2816.67%
Other theft22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.94-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour61.97-50.00%
Public order51.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.7373.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.5420.00%
Shoplifting93.94-35.71%
Other theft32.9550.00%
Public order20.98-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.65-25.00%
Shoplifting144.92366.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson93.2828.57%
Public order82.95300.00%
Drugs52.6325.00%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.3781.82%
Anti-social behaviour186.57125.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.9175.00%
Drugs42.30300.00%
Shoplifting31.31-57.14%
Public order20.98-66.67%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.610.00%
Shoplifting72.630.00%
Public order62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202423
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 202420
February 202412
January 20246
December 202326
November 202315
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202314
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fieldhouse Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Meadway
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Littlegate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cranage Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grangemoor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grangeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotterill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Central Expressway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burrard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1