WA8 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 5QL

WA8 5QL, Knowsley has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This WA8 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 5QL, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 5QL area, explore the WA8 5QL 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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 5QL 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 5QL 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-50.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.70-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-60.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.56900.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.1666.67%
Other theft23.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

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 arson46.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-25.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.47100.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.01350.00%
Public order25.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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
Burglary11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.32200.00%
Bicycle theft13.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5QL 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. Hill View
    Total1
    Other theft1