ELAINE CLOSE, WA8 6RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 6RU

ELAINE CLOSE, WA8 6RU, Halton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population. This WA8 6RU 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 6RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 6RU, encompassing approximately 4912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA8 6RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edwin Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 7
  • Norland Street with total crimes: 6

ELAINE CLOSE, WA8 6RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.210.00%
Public order124.89300.00%
Shoplifting62.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-44.44%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.89125.00%
Vehicle crime61.83200.00%
Other crime41.2233.33%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.3635.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.50-42.86%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Shoplifting30.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.75-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour74.07-30.00%
Shoplifting61.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.40123.08%
Anti-social behaviour105.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04400.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.89-7.14%
Burglary32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.110.00%
Public order32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.29-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-25.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Other theft20.410.00%
Other crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.90-20.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.2011.54%
Anti-social behaviour55.90-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5918.18%
Anti-social behaviour95.29125.00%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.61-60.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.590.00%
Public order74.480.00%
Drugs51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

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 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202424
June 202427
May 202420
April 202429
March 202413
February 202414
January 202414
December 202329
November 202329
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Edwin Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Norland Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ireland Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Allerton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Knowles Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Brierley Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frank Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gregson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Belvoir Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Breck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pine Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Neil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Joseph Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eric Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Taylor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Harris Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bower Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Sadler Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Houghton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barnes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1