NEEDHAM CLOSE, WA7 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5SL

NEEDHAM CLOSE, WA7 5SL, Halton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5SL, encompassing approximately 1710 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Halton Road with total crimes: 3

NEEDHAM CLOSE, WA7 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.520.00%
Public order44.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Other theft11.75-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Public order31.75200.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.51-62.50%
Robbery21.750.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.68300.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-81.82%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.19-15.38%
Public order26.430.00%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0385.71%
Criminal damage and arson47.60300.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.850.00%
Vehicle crime14.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.09-75.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Robbery12.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 202411
February 202413
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Rise
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taylors Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Stanmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harrow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ivychurch Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Henley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1