BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5WN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5WN

BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5WN, Halton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5WN 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 5WN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5WN, encompassing approximately 3656 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA7 5WN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tithings with total crimes: 5
  • Worcester Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ivychurch Mews with total crimes: 2

BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5WN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Burglary31.090.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.29-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson33.28-40.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5718.75%
Anti-social behaviour55.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37150.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.38166.67%
Other crime24.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.11-22.22%
Public order23.83100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1128.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.920.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.74-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-70.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4014.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.56-47.37%
Public order52.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.740.00%
Shoplifting65.200.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 202319

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202419
May 202416
April 20246
March 202414
February 202418
January 202414
December 202320
November 202312
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Tithings
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Worcester Court
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ivychurch Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Winnows
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leaside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Castle Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wycliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Latham Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Runcorn Spur Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotterill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Morval Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Quarry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penfolds
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Heys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1