HANGING BIRCHES, WA8 5BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 5BJ

HANGING BIRCHES, WA8 5BJ, Halton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This WA8 5BJ 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 5BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 5BJ, encompassing approximately 1981 residents.

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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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WA8 5BJ 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

HANGING BIRCHES, WA8 5BJ 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 theft35.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-60.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 behaviour58.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.07-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04100.00%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.12-48.39%
Public order38.07200.00%
Drugs31.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-50.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3122.213000.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.020.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-83.33%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.58-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.57450.00%
Other theft25.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.53-33.33%
Public order21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.530.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 202431
April 20241
March 20246
February 202411
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 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 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 5BJ 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. Monica Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hill View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Iona Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1