CAMBRIDGE STREET, WA8 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 6DG

CAMBRIDGE STREET, WA8 6DG, Halton has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.87 per 1,000 population. This WA8 6DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 684 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 6DG, encompassing approximately 1981 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

WA8 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

CAMBRIDGE STREET, WA8 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2340.87-17.86%
Shoplifting1411.6055.56%
Anti-social behaviour117.06120.00%
Public order95.55-30.77%
Other theft84.5460.00%
Bicycle theft64.04200.00%
Drugs43.030.00%
Burglary32.0250.00%
Robbery11.51-66.67%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2841.37-9.68%
Public order1314.13116.67%
Shoplifting96.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-16.67%
Other crime52.520.00%
Other theft52.52-37.50%
Drugs42.520.00%
Robbery32.020.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3135.32-18.42%
Shoplifting915.64-25.00%
Other theft84.5433.33%
Public order64.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-68.42%
Drugs43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-33.33%
Burglary12.02-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3851.97-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour1919.1726.67%
Shoplifting129.599.09%
Public order76.05133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-14.29%
Other theft63.03-64.71%
Burglary53.030.00%
Bicycle theft52.52400.00%
Drugs42.52100.00%
Vehicle crime12.02-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4051.97-2.44%
Other theft1720.1870.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.58-28.57%
Shoplifting117.57-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.55-36.36%
Public order33.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Possession of weapons21.51100.00%
Drugs21.01-81.82%
Other crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4163.0736.67%
Anti-social behaviour2120.6975.00%
Shoplifting1410.60100.00%
Public order127.0671.43%
Criminal damage and arson116.050.00%
Drugs115.55120.00%
Other theft105.55100.00%
Burglary25.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3046.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.05-21.43%
Public order75.5540.00%
Shoplifting73.53-36.36%
Burglary63.53100.00%
Other theft53.030.00%
Drugs52.52-37.50%
Robbery32.520.00%
Possession of weapons31.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.51-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2045.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1410.0955.56%
Anti-social behaviour127.0633.33%
Shoplifting116.050.00%
Drugs85.5560.00%
Bicycle theft64.040.00%
Public order53.03-50.00%
Other theft52.52-44.44%
Burglary32.5250.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2441.88-41.46%
Shoplifting1112.1110.00%
Public order105.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.05-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson94.5412.50%
Other theft94.540.00%
Drugs54.54150.00%
Robbery32.5250.00%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4155.0013.89%
Public order1520.6987.50%
Anti-social behaviour137.57-13.33%
Shoplifting106.56-16.67%
Other theft95.05-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.54-38.46%
Burglary44.04300.00%
Bicycle theft32.02200.00%
Drugs21.51-60.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences3655.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1518.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.5762.50%
Shoplifting126.56-47.83%
Other theft116.0537.50%
Public order85.550.00%
Drugs54.04-28.57%
Other crime32.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3655.500.00%
Shoplifting2318.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.600.00%
Other theft85.050.00%
Public order84.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.040.00%
Drugs74.040.00%
Other crime33.530.00%
Bicycle theft31.510.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202417
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202428
June 202431
May 202438
April 202440
March 202441
February 202430
January 202420
December 202324
November 202341
October 202336
September 202336

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 202419
April 202415
March 202421
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 202313
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202323

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Emily Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Luton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Major Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Farrant Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Mottershead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Midwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 13. Dean Street
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 14. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Darlington Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Guest Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Margaret Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Adelaide Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hibbert Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Gerrard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Police Station
    Total1
    Other theft1