WA8 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 6JQ

WA8 6JQ, Halton has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.39 per 1,000 population. This WA8 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 6JQ, encompassing approximately 3889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

WA8 6JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

WA8 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.3946.15%
Shoplifting289.77-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour167.2014.29%
Public order104.11-37.50%
Other theft82.57-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.06200.00%
Bicycle theft51.5425.00%
Robbery51.29150.00%
Drugs31.2950.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12653.4768.00%
Violence and sexual offences2632.3923.81%
Public order166.68166.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.11250.00%
Other theft93.6028.57%
Burglary52.3166.67%
Bicycle theft41.29100.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Drugs20.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7534.71581.82%
Violence and sexual offences2119.28-16.00%
Other theft75.400.00%
Public order61.80100.00%
Drugs61.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-60.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.74-48.98%
Shoplifting116.43-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.83-41.18%
Other theft72.57-22.22%
Drugs31.80-50.00%
Public order30.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.1168.97%
Anti-social behaviour1712.6013.33%
Shoplifting164.376.67%
Public order124.11140.00%
Other theft93.09-25.00%
Drugs62.31100.00%
Bicycle theft31.54200.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.37-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour157.46-31.82%
Shoplifting153.8615.38%
Other theft123.86140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.09-58.33%
Public order51.29-68.75%
Drugs31.29-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.5910.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.48100.00%
Public order165.66166.67%
Shoplifting134.1144.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.34300.00%
Drugs73.09133.33%
Other theft51.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour117.7110.00%
Shoplifting92.83-30.77%
Other theft82.3160.00%
Public order62.06200.00%
Burglary51.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-66.67%
Drugs30.77-40.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.373.85%
Shoplifting136.94-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.3442.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.5780.00%
Drugs52.3166.67%
Other theft51.2966.67%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Bicycle theft41.29300.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Public order20.77-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.54-36.59%
Shoplifting146.6855.56%
Public order103.60-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.57-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-16.67%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other theft30.77-66.67%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.6870.83%
Public order1110.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour92.83-40.00%
Other theft92.31-30.77%
Shoplifting92.31-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.170.00%
Other theft133.860.00%
Shoplifting103.340.00%
Public order92.570.00%
Bicycle theft52.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 20244
June 202410
May 202417
April 202415
March 202422
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 202416
February 20246
January 20242
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 339 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 2024126
July 202475
June 202411
May 202416
April 202415
March 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202421
June 202425
May 202449
April 202429
March 202433
February 202430
January 202427
December 202326
November 202341
October 202324

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Farrant Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Timmis Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hibbert Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 8. Dickson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mc Clellan Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Sharp Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Appleton Village
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Appleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Allerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Routledge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Deacon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Foster Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Midland Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Saxon Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Winfield Way
    Total1
    Other theft1