WA8 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 5DX

WA8 5DX, Knowsley has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WA8 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 5DX, encompassing approximately 469 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WA8 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cronton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Kenley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Houghton Croft with total crimes: 1

WA8 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.900.00%
Public order26.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.26-50.00%
Drugs12.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.38100.00%
Drugs14.260.00%
Public order12.130.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.13-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.130.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary210.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.130.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.130.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime 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 5DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cronton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Kenley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houghton Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1