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

Overview of Crime in WA7 5XG

BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5XG, Halton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5XG 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 5XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5XG, encompassing approximately 3841 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA7 5XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Court with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.37-7.69%
Public order93.12350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In August 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 offences138.33-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.03-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-20.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1517.65%
Anti-social behaviour55.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3025.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5554.55%
Criminal damage and arson44.430.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.73-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour52.8666.67%
Public order31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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 offences145.47-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson23.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.5976.92%
Anti-social behaviour35.99-40.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-57.14%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.730.00%
Public order51.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 202420
May 202417
April 202411
March 202421
February 202421
January 202414
December 202323
November 202313
October 202326

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202322

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Worcester Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castle Rise
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wadham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wycliffe Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatlands
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lavender Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ivychurch Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Runcorn Spur Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fernhurst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Boston Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Quarry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Leaside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1