WA8 0NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0NQ

WA8 0NQ, Halton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.51 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0NQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 0NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0NQ, encompassing approximately 1227 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 0NQ area, explore the WA8 0NQ 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 (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 0NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 3

WA8 0NQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.51-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.66-57.14%
Public order32.440.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%
Other theft11.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour716.29133.33%
Other theft35.700.00%
Drugs32.4450.00%
Bicycle theft32.440.00%
Public order32.44-66.67%
Robbery12.44-50.00%
Other crime10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.7714.29%
Public order913.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.330.00%
Other crime32.440.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Drugs21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.07-17.65%
Other theft511.41150.00%
Public order34.070.00%
Drugs32.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-33.33%
Burglary21.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.33-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour713.850.00%
Burglary45.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.26-25.00%
Other theft22.44-33.33%
Drugs11.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2339.11-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour718.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.7033.33%
Vehicle crime43.260.00%
Other theft33.26-40.00%
Drugs32.44-57.14%
Public order22.440.00%
Other crime21.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.74125.00%
Drugs722.00600.00%
Other theft55.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-40.00%
Public order22.44-50.00%
Burglary11.63-75.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.78-44.44%
Burglary44.0733.33%
Public order43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.26-66.67%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft11.63-50.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.81-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.7414.29%
Criminal damage and arson913.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.3350.00%
Public order44.89-20.00%
Drugs43.260.00%
Burglary33.2650.00%
Bicycle theft22.440.00%
Robbery21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Other theft10.81-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.66-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson811.4160.00%
Other theft56.52150.00%
Public order54.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.070.00%
Drugs43.26300.00%
Robbery33.26200.00%
Burglary22.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.2211.76%
Criminal damage and arson515.48-16.67%
Public order54.0725.00%
Burglary44.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-33.33%
Other theft23.26-33.33%
Drugs11.63-66.67%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.890.00%
Public order44.890.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202416
June 202414
May 202417
April 202423
March 202427
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 0NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1