WA8 6RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 6RT

WA8 6RT, Halton has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.20 per 1,000 population. This WA8 6RT 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 6RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 6RT, encompassing approximately 4789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA8 6RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 8
  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 4

WA8 6RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.2039.13%
Anti-social behaviour76.6816.67%
Public order61.46-50.00%
Other crime61.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.329.52%
Public order124.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-40.00%
Shoplifting51.25150.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.07-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour104.38150.00%
Vehicle crime62.09500.00%
Other crime41.2533.33%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.7730.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.43-33.33%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Other crime30.63200.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.19-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-14.29%
Shoplifting41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.44107.69%
Anti-social behaviour75.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0118.18%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.01-21.43%
Public order32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.01-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour22.920.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.1917.39%
Other crime45.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.40-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour34.80-57.14%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.430.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 202421
June 202426
May 202420
April 202427
March 202413
February 202411
January 202414
December 202327
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norland Street
    Total12
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Kirkham Road
    Total4
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edwin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Houghton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Frank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Bell House Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Warrington Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barnes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Allerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Routledge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Richmond Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. Harris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Smyth Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ireland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Barnes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Mount Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Stanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Reay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brierley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gregson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1