THE RIDGEWAY, WA7 6ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 6ER

THE RIDGEWAY, WA7 6ER, Halton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WA7 6ER 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 6ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 6ER, encompassing approximately 3500 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 6ER area, explore the WA7 6ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA7 6ER area, visit the WA7 6ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA7 6ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mooring Close with total crimes: 4
  • Folkstone Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fleetwood Walk with total crimes: 3

THE RIDGEWAY, WA7 6ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.86-15.79%
Drugs44.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8646.15%
Public order25.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.29-31.58%
Burglary73.710.00%
Public order42.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.1490.00%
Drugs45.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other theft11.14-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.71-33.33%
Other theft42.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14200.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.57-25.00%
Other theft44.29300.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.86-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.719.09%
Public order46.86100.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour76.2975.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.2920.00%
Public order41.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences127.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202419
May 202410
April 202415
March 202420
February 202415
January 202424
December 202322
November 202318
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA7 6ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mooring Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Folkstone Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fleetwood Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bournemouth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Portsmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sextant Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. The Hove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Navigation Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mariner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warren Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Juniper Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barnfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hoylake Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Cleethorpes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Waterford Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Aldersgate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Micklegate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dover Close
    Total1
    Other crime1