WA8 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7AJ

WA8 7AJ, Halton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.81 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7AJ, encompassing approximately 1442 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 7AJ area, explore the WA8 7AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WA8 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Moor Lane South with total crimes: 4
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 3

WA8 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.819.52%
Public order415.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-66.67%
Drugs32.080.00%
Other theft22.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.96-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour914.56125.00%
Public order56.24-44.44%
Other theft43.47300.00%
Drugs32.7750.00%
Bicycle theft32.080.00%
Other crime22.08-33.33%
Robbery11.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.66-8.33%
Public order915.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77100.00%
Other crime32.770.00%
Burglary22.08-33.33%
Robbery21.390.00%
Drugs21.39-33.33%
Other theft11.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.1933.33%
Other theft516.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.47-50.00%
Public order33.470.00%
Drugs32.0850.00%
Burglary32.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.66-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour1012.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.930.00%
Burglary42.770.00%
Other theft42.7733.33%
Public order32.77-25.00%
Drugs22.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.59-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour820.10166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.550.00%
Public order42.7733.33%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Other theft32.77-50.00%
Drugs32.08-57.14%
Bicycle theft22.08100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.20158.33%
Drugs721.49600.00%
Other theft64.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16-20.00%
Public order32.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Burglary22.08-50.00%
Shoplifting11.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.65-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson58.32-50.00%
Public order53.4725.00%
Burglary43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-62.50%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Shoplifting22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-50.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.69-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.4313.33%
Criminal damage and arson1011.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.93100.00%
Public order45.55-33.33%
Drugs42.770.00%
Burglary32.7750.00%
Bicycle theft22.08100.00%
Robbery21.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.4060.00%
Public order65.5520.00%
Other theft54.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Drugs42.77300.00%
Robbery32.77200.00%
Burglary22.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.89-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson513.86-44.44%
Public order53.4725.00%
Burglary43.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-42.86%
Other theft32.770.00%
Drugs12.08-66.67%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2338.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.240.00%
Public order44.850.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Drugs32.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202422
June 202424
May 202418
April 202429
March 202431
February 202412
January 202417
December 202315
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1