WA8 6DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 6DA

WA8 6DA, Halton has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.39 per 1,000 population. This WA8 6DA 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 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 6DA, encompassing approximately 1973 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 6DA area, explore the WA8 6DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (-68.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

WA8 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4167.39-68.22%
Violence and sexual offences3520.77105.88%
Anti-social behaviour1617.73100.00%
Public order128.1150.00%
Other theft66.08-40.00%
Drugs63.0420.00%
Bicycle theft43.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0333.33%
Robbery32.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12996.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1765.36-32.00%
Other theft108.610.00%
Public order85.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.0560.00%
Drugs54.050.00%
Bicycle theft42.53100.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-40.00%
Other crime11.52-83.33%
Robbery10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8682.09561.54%
Violence and sexual offences2543.58-24.24%
Public order1212.67200.00%
Other theft106.0811.11%
Other crime65.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-16.67%
Drugs52.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5366.67%
Burglary42.53300.00%
Robbery22.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.01100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.03-5.71%
Shoplifting1316.72-23.53%
Other theft96.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.56-71.43%
Drugs43.04-42.86%
Public order42.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.01-80.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3559.2812.90%
Anti-social behaviour2117.7340.00%
Shoplifting1710.640.00%
Public order108.61150.00%
Other theft95.07-55.00%
Drugs74.56250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.55-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.53400.00%
Burglary32.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3150.16-20.51%
Other theft2015.7153.85%
Shoplifting1710.136.25%
Anti-social behaviour158.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.60-50.00%
Public order43.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.03100.00%
Drugs21.01-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3966.888.33%
Anti-social behaviour2519.7666.67%
Shoplifting1612.6714.29%
Other theft138.1144.44%
Criminal damage and arson126.5971.43%
Public order126.0850.00%
Drugs106.0842.86%
Burglary25.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3658.27125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1518.240.00%
Shoplifting147.60-22.22%
Other theft97.0980.00%
Burglary84.56166.67%
Public order84.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.05-56.25%
Drugs73.5540.00%
Bicycle theft33.55-50.00%
Robbery31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.01100.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1848.145.88%
Criminal damage and arson169.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.11-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour158.11150.00%
Bicycle theft67.600.00%
Drugs53.0425.00%
Other theft52.53-16.67%
Burglary32.5350.00%
Robbery31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Public order21.52-80.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.00-42.11%
Shoplifting1711.1530.77%
Public order108.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour65.07-45.45%
Other theft63.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.04-50.00%
Drugs42.03300.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3853.2018.75%
Shoplifting1319.25-23.53%
Public order136.5962.50%
Other theft116.59-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.57-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson85.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft34.0550.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Drugs11.01-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3255.7428.00%
Shoplifting1716.21-43.33%
Other theft148.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.098.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.5920.00%
Public order86.0833.33%
Drugs64.0520.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.52-50.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3056.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences2515.200.00%
Other theft1412.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.080.00%
Public order65.070.00%
Drugs53.040.00%
Bicycle theft42.530.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202421
April 202415
March 202425
February 202415
January 202415
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202412
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 20248
January 20242
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 2024129
July 202486
June 202413
May 202417
April 202417
March 202416
February 202414
January 202418
December 202317
November 202313
October 202317
September 202330

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202417
July 202425
June 202433
May 202435
April 202431
March 202439
February 202436
January 202416
December 202322
November 202338
October 202332
September 202325

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 202420
March 202413
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 202416
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 6DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total36
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Farrant Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hibbert Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dickson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Widnes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Lea Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharp Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Deacon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Mulberry Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Winfield Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Fisher Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1