WA8 0SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0SZ

WA8 0SZ, Halton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.29 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0SZ 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 0SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0SZ, encompassing approximately 782 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA8 0SZ 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
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 2

WA8 0SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.230.00%
Other theft25.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.11-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Other theft22.56-33.33%
Public order22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In June 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 offences621.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.67400.00%
Other theft36.390.00%
Bicycle theft13.840.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.510.00%
Vehicle crime13.84-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-80.00%
Drugs11.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.620.00%
Vehicle crime46.390.00%
Drugs25.110.00%
Burglary12.560.00%
Public order11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.390.00%
Other theft13.840.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.390.00%
Public order35.11200.00%
Possession of weapons23.840.00%
Drugs22.56100.00%
Bicycle theft12.560.00%
Burglary11.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.79-25.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%

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 offences414.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.11200.00%
Bicycle theft13.840.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 0SZ 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. Milton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dock Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Macdermott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Bank Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Dock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Short Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1