WA8 0SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0SL

WA8 0SL, Halton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0SL 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 0SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0SL, encompassing approximately 887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA8 0SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Vineyard Way with total crimes: 3
  • Lea Street with total crimes: 3

WA8 0SL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.42700.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.76200.00%
Public order13.380.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.91-22.22%
Bicycle theft27.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Shoplifting12.25-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1030.44233.33%
Violence and sexual offences911.2750.00%
Burglary210.15100.00%
Public order22.25100.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.540.00%
Vehicle crime36.76200.00%
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-40.00%
Other crime23.380.00%
Public order12.250.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In May 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 offences622.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.760.00%
Shoplifting35.6450.00%
Burglary23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.89150.00%
Shoplifting25.640.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.76-33.33%
Drugs12.25-50.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.54100.00%
Shoplifting56.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.64-40.00%
Drugs23.38100.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Public order22.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.64-50.00%
Burglary23.380.00%
Shoplifting22.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In December 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 offences614.65-33.33%
Shoplifting36.760.00%
Public order33.38200.00%
Other crime13.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0412.50%
Shoplifting310.150.00%
Public order13.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.160.00%
Drugs39.020.00%
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vineyard Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Mulberry Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gregson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fisher Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Walmsley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brown Street
    Total1
    Burglary1