BARNES CLOSE, WA8 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 3LQ

BARNES CLOSE, WA8 3LQ, Halton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.92 per 1,000 population. This WA8 3LQ 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 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 3LQ, encompassing approximately 3522 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 3LQ area, explore the WA8 3LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Houghton Street with total crimes: 4

BARNES CLOSE, WA8 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9238.46%
Anti-social behaviour75.1175.00%
Other crime41.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.528.33%
Public order53.69150.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-66.67%
Burglary21.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.419.09%
Vehicle crime63.410.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 offences116.2557.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.12-50.00%
Other crime31.1450.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.37700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.270.00%
Public order51.99400.00%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-22.22%
Burglary31.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2612.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.41-42.86%
Other crime22.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9675.00%
Other crime33.97200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-50.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.410.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 3LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norland Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kirkham Road
    Total4
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houghton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Barnes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Harris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Smyth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ireland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cleveleys Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brierley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Crow Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1