WA8 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 5AQ

WA8 5AQ, Halton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This WA8 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 5AQ, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 5AQ area, explore the WA8 5AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA8 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chetwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Cronton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

WA8 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-40.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.95-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences52.78150.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.19-44.00%
Drugs26.480.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-66.67%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.452400.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-25.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-80.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.48-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.24-77.78%
Other theft10.930.00%

In January 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 offences96.95125.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.17100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft23.24100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 202425
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chetwood Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cronton Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Iona Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1