WHITCHURCH WAY, WA7 5YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 5YP

WHITCHURCH WAY, WA7 5YP, Halton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This WA7 5YP 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 5YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 5YP, encompassing approximately 2733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA7 5YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldhouse Row with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Handforth Lane with total crimes: 3

WHITCHURCH WAY, WA7 5YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.15-55.17%
Public order44.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.8352.63%
Criminal damage and arson610.6150.00%
Public order32.19-25.00%
Other crime21.10-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0011.76%
Criminal damage and arson46.95100.00%
Other crime41.46300.00%
Public order41.46100.00%
Drugs41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-66.67%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8088.89%
Anti-social behaviour66.2250.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.34-43.75%
Drugs63.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19100.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1533.33%
Public order25.850.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.95100.00%
Burglary24.390.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.78-57.14%
Public order52.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences147.32-6.67%
Public order25.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.71-11.76%
Vehicle crime35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4488.89%
Anti-social behaviour76.22250.00%
Drugs32.5650.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.050.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202429
June 202419
May 202417
April 20249
March 202416
February 202412
January 20246
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fieldhouse Row
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Handforth Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Tawny Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Budworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitchurch Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eagles Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cranage Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Grangemoor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grangeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birstall Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parkers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bray Close
    Total1
    Public order1