BACKFORD CLOSE, WA7 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 6LR

BACKFORD CLOSE, WA7 6LR, Halton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This WA7 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 6LR, encompassing approximately 2420 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA7 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorran Haven with total crimes: 4
  • Compass Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gillan Close with total crimes: 3

BACKFORD CLOSE, WA7 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.33157.14%
Drugs37.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour32.89200.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In July 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 offences137.8544.44%
Public order35.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.72200.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85-20.00%
Public order53.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3342.86%
Public order54.13400.00%
Drugs42.07300.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.20-41.67%
Shoplifting22.89100.00%
Drugs10.83-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6850.00%
Drugs34.9650.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0233.33%
Drugs23.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.200.00%
Shoplifting32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gorran Haven
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Compass Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Gillan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Calverly Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fountains Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Hove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spinnaker Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Truro Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stockham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Penare
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Porthleven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ridding Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1