WA7 6QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA7 6QZ

WA7 6QZ, Halton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This WA7 6QZ 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 6QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA7 6QZ, encompassing approximately 1878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA7 6QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Woodridge with total crimes: 3
  • Norton Hill with total crimes: 2

WA7 6QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.1814.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.2315.38%
Public order87.98166.67%
Shoplifting74.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.73-16.67%
Burglary22.660.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.908.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.920.00%
Public order33.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.5050.00%
Shoplifting66.39-62.50%
Public order43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.9023.08%
Violence and sexual offences88.52-38.46%
Public order24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6344.44%
Shoplifting136.9218.18%
Criminal damage and arson26.92100.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting1113.31-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.86200.00%
Public order34.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.71500.00%
Public order36.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.18-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson25.32-50.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.18175.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.8633.33%
Public order22.13-33.33%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Shoplifting31.6050.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences79.580.00%
Shoplifting23.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 6QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Woodridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Norton Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Southwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Westwood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lockgate West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dereham Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1