WA8 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7AL

WA8 7AL, Halton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.77 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7AL, encompassing approximately 1403 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 7AL area, explore the WA8 7AL 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 (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA8 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 6

WA8 7AL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.7735.29%
Anti-social behaviour616.38-40.00%
Public order64.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2733.33%
Drugs22.85100.00%
Other theft11.42-75.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.34-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour1012.11-16.67%
Public order47.12-20.00%
Other theft42.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.75130.00%
Anti-social behaviour1216.3850.00%
Public order58.55150.00%
Other theft33.56200.00%
Other crime32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour87.12-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.70200.00%
Public order22.14-66.67%
Burglary21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.775.88%
Anti-social behaviour1112.82120.00%
Public order67.84200.00%
Other theft34.27200.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Bicycle theft11.42-50.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.93-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.1166.67%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Drugs21.42-33.33%
Other crime21.420.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Burglary11.42-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.5166.67%
Drugs314.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour38.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Drugs21.42-33.33%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.94-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.97200.00%
Drugs34.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-66.67%
Burglary11.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.68500.00%
Public order54.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-50.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.67-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour44.27-50.00%
Public order32.850.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.84100.00%
Public order35.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.340.00%
Other theft615.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.270.00%
Drugs22.850.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202423
June 202410
May 202418
April 202417
March 202420
February 202412
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 202311
September 202322

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 5. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 7. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1