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

Overview of Crime in WA7 5XQ

BOSTON AVENUE, WA7 5XQ, Halton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5XQ 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 5XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5XQ, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 5XQ area, explore the WA7 5XQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 5XQ 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 5XQ 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 offences129.470.00%
Public order93.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-25.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.93-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 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 offences137.04-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson43.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1280.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.87-40.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour52.71400.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.31-38.10%
Public order33.5250.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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 offences219.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6850.00%
Shoplifting30.8150.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.95-30.00%
Vehicle crime23.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
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 offences208.1253.85%
Anti-social behaviour35.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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 offences137.58-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour53.52-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-57.14%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.680.00%
Public order51.890.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
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 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 202418
April 202410
March 202413
February 202421
January 202414
December 202320
November 202313
October 202324

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 202321

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
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 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 5XQ 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. Fernhurst
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Boston Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Quarry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Leaside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1