MOOR LANE, WA8 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7AP

MOOR LANE, WA8 7AP, Halton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.94 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7AP 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 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7AP, encompassing approximately 1878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

WA8 7AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 6

MOOR LANE, WA8 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.9429.17%
Public order716.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.73-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson43.7333.33%
Drugs32.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1312.77-13.33%
Public order66.92-40.00%
Bicycle theft43.190.00%
Other theft42.1333.33%
Drugs32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-40.00%
Other crime21.60-33.33%
Robbery11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2837.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour1514.9050.00%
Public order107.98233.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.3225.00%
Other theft32.6650.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.024.35%
Anti-social behaviour1012.77-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson45.3233.33%
Public order32.13-62.50%
Other theft21.60-50.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary21.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.47-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour1312.2485.71%
Public order86.92166.67%
Other theft44.26100.00%
Burglary42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1350.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Drugs11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour715.9775.00%
Drugs43.73-55.56%
Public order32.1350.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.27114.29%
Drugs915.97350.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1933.33%
Public order22.13100.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.03-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson57.450.00%
Burglary32.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-57.14%
Drugs21.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.61-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour79.58133.33%
Drugs63.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.19-28.57%
Public order42.66-42.86%
Burglary22.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Robbery21.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.8110.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.7140.00%
Public order73.7316.67%
Robbery53.73400.00%
Other theft52.66150.00%
Drugs42.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Burglary21.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.020.00%
Public order610.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-54.55%
Burglary32.6650.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Drugs11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.850.00%
Public order53.190.00%
Drugs42.660.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 202428
June 202424
May 202423
April 202430
March 202430
February 202414
January 202418
December 202322
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202415
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
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 7AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 8. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1