WA8 0QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0QN

WA8 0QN, Halton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.23 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0QN 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 0QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0QN, encompassing approximately 914 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA8 0QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilkinson Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Bridgets Close with total crimes: 4
  • White Street with total crimes: 3

WA8 0QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.23233.33%
Criminal damage and arson610.93200.00%
Other theft26.56-50.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs11.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.37-62.50%
Drugs23.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.95-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour48.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.37100.00%
Other theft22.19-33.33%
Public order22.19100.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.05175.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.02100.00%
Other theft34.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft13.280.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.37-66.67%
Drugs24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.0571.43%
Vehicle crime313.120.00%
Drugs23.28100.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In March 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 offences717.49250.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.650.00%
Other crime23.280.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.47-66.67%
Drugs12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.560.00%
Public order35.47200.00%
Possession of weapons23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.300.00%
Burglary26.560.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.470.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.650.00%
Vehicle crime14.370.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
January 20245
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilkinson Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Bridgets Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. White Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Macdermott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Bank Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Dock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wright Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Davies Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakland Street
    Total1
    Drugs1