DOVER CLOSE, WA7 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 6JA

DOVER CLOSE, WA7 6JA, Halton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This WA7 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 6JA, encompassing approximately 3099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 6JA area, explore the WA7 6JA 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mooring Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bournemouth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Portsmouth Place with total crimes: 2

DOVER CLOSE, WA7 6JA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 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 offences167.4233.33%
Public order25.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.770.00%
Public order33.870.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences126.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.87300.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.23300.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.10-17.65%
Other theft34.520.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0030.77%
Anti-social behaviour55.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.10-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour34.190.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1018.75%
Burglary16.130.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.16100.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.45-50.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.160.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202417
February 202413
January 202419
December 202316
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mooring Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Bournemouth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Portsmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sextant Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Navigation Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mariner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Juniper Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Aldersgate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Micklegate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dover Close
    Total1
    Other crime1