LOCKGATE WEST, WA7 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 6LE

LOCKGATE WEST, WA7 6LE, Halton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This WA7 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 6LE, encompassing approximately 1922 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA7 6LE area, explore the WA7 6LE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WA7 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenbridge Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Woodridge with total crimes: 3

LOCKGATE WEST, WA7 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.64-12.50%
Shoplifting87.2814.29%
Public order44.16-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.2433.33%
Public order78.32250.00%
Shoplifting73.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.2450.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs11.04-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.64180.00%
Shoplifting67.28-62.50%
Public order23.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.0423.08%
Violence and sexual offences58.32-58.33%
Public order32.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.2818.18%
Violence and sexual offences126.7633.33%
Public order66.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.56-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.72-18.18%
Public order34.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.720.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.36-61.54%
Shoplifting32.60200.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.56225.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.76500.00%
Other crime23.12100.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.28-66.67%
Public order32.080.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.240.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
June 20246
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202412
June 202414
May 20245
April 202412
March 20249
February 202411
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenbridge Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Woodridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Southwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Westwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lockgate West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1