WA8 0PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0PU

WA8 0PU, Halton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.55 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0PU 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 0PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0PU, encompassing approximately 1120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 0PU area, explore the WA8 0PU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WA8 0PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Moor Lane South with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 3

WA8 0PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.5511.76%
Public order316.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68-77.78%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.78-66.67%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.1230.77%
Anti-social behaviour915.17350.00%
Bicycle theft38.030.00%
Public order32.68-50.00%
Robbery12.680.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.668.33%
Public order611.60100.00%
Other crime35.350.00%
Burglary22.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-60.00%
Robbery11.780.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.71-37.50%
Public order34.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6850.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Drugs22.68100.00%
Other theft11.78-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.7133.33%
Other theft37.1450.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Drugs11.78-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.35-25.00%
Drugs32.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Other theft22.68100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.55128.57%
Drugs714.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.250.00%
Public order23.57100.00%
Bicycle theft11.780.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.28-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.2533.33%
Drugs13.57-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-85.71%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.38133.33%
Drugs56.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.46-57.14%
Public order32.68-40.00%
Burglary22.68100.00%
Robbery21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Other theft11.78-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.7140.00%
Public order56.25-16.67%
Other theft44.460.00%
Robbery43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.57-25.00%
Drugs22.68100.00%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.0214.29%
Public order614.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.46-33.33%
Burglary23.570.00%
Drugs11.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.34-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour612.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.35100.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Drugs21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.800.00%
Other theft714.280.00%
Public order36.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Drugs32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Robbery11.780.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202413
June 202412
May 202412
April 202424
March 202416
February 20247
January 202415
December 202312
November 202316
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 0PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1