WA8 4SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 4SZ

WA8 4SZ, Halton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This WA8 4SZ 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 4SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 4SZ, encompassing approximately 2535 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 4SZ area, explore the WA8 4SZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 4SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherrysutton with total crimes: 9
  • Thornhills with total crimes: 5
  • Avon with total crimes: 3

WA8 4SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2616.67%
Public order45.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Drugs20.79-75.00%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.60-42.86%
Drugs84.73700.00%
Other theft43.160.00%
Other crime41.58100.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6061.54%
Criminal damage and arson48.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0444.44%
Drugs45.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58300.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.71-55.00%
Burglary33.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.99150.00%
Public order37.89-40.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.65-66.67%
Public order53.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Burglary41.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.17118.18%
Public order69.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Other theft21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.62-31.25%
Other theft54.340.00%
Drugs41.970.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2877.78%
Public order26.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-40.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Public order21.58-60.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.200.00%
Other theft57.100.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Drugs41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202421
June 202413
May 20249
April 202420
March 20248
February 202424
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 4SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cherrysutton
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Thornhills
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Avon
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Brandon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alt
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northern Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Brookdale
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Aire
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edendale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1