WA8 0WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 0WS

WA8 0WS, Halton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.47 per 1,000 population. This WA8 0WS 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 0WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 0WS, encompassing approximately 1018 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 0WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moor Lane South with total crimes: 4

WA8 0WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.4713.33%
Anti-social behaviour216.69-75.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.4536.36%
Anti-social behaviour814.72166.67%
Public order27.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.96100.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%
Other crime10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.5410.00%
Public order410.80100.00%
Other crime33.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour69.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.890.00%
Public order22.94-33.33%
Burglary21.960.00%
Drugs11.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.43-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour912.7680.00%
Public order38.8350.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Drugs10.98-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour514.72150.00%
Drugs24.910.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.5875.00%
Drugs213.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.70-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson27.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-60.00%
Drugs11.96-66.67%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.80400.00%
Drugs34.9150.00%
Burglary12.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.45175.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.80500.00%
Public order45.8933.33%
Drugs23.930.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Robbery21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-75.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.67-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.93-42.86%
Public order33.93200.00%
Burglary22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences719.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.870.00%
Burglary24.910.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1