WA8 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7AX

WA8 7AX, Halton has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.91 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7AX 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 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7AX, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

WA8 7AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8

WA8 7AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.9153.85%
Anti-social behaviour1019.72-37.50%
Public order104.9366.67%
Drugs54.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4666.67%
Shoplifting32.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft31.48-50.00%
Other theft21.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.94-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour1612.826.67%
Other theft87.89100.00%
Shoplifting73.94133.33%
Bicycle theft63.450.00%
Public order62.96-50.00%
Drugs32.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-50.00%
Other crime21.48-60.00%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3542.886.06%
Anti-social behaviour1517.25114.29%
Public order127.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.9220.00%
Other crime52.960.00%
Other theft42.46-55.56%
Shoplifting31.97200.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.046.45%
Other theft916.27125.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.44-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-16.67%
Public order42.46-55.56%
Drugs31.9750.00%
Burglary31.48-50.00%
Shoplifting11.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3142.39-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour1815.2820.00%
Public order98.87125.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4420.00%
Burglary62.96500.00%
Bicycle theft42.96100.00%
Other theft41.97-42.86%
Shoplifting31.97200.00%
Drugs21.48-50.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.41-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour1517.75-11.76%
Other theft77.39-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Public order42.460.00%
Drugs41.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.99-66.67%
Shoplifting10.49-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4147.81141.18%
Anti-social behaviour1720.21325.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.3812.50%
Other theft84.44100.00%
Drugs83.94300.00%
Shoplifting53.94150.00%
Public order42.46-33.33%
Burglary31.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.14-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson88.38-33.33%
Public order63.9420.00%
Burglary52.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-63.64%
Other theft41.9733.33%
Shoplifting21.97-33.33%
Drugs20.99-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.99-75.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.98-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.9283.33%
Public order55.42-50.00%
Drugs52.460.00%
Bicycle theft42.46300.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Other theft31.48-40.00%
Robbery21.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.01-10.71%
Public order1012.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.94-25.00%
Other theft52.96-16.67%
Drugs52.46400.00%
Burglary32.46-25.00%
Robbery31.4850.00%
Shoplifting21.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2835.00-3.45%
Public order1013.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.93-46.67%
Other theft63.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.96-57.14%
Burglary42.96100.00%
Shoplifting31.97200.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Drugs10.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2940.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.390.00%
Public order66.900.00%
Other theft52.960.00%
Drugs42.460.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202415
June 20247
May 202418
April 202415
March 202417
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202426
July 202435
June 202433
May 202431
April 202436
March 202441
February 202417
January 202423
December 202325
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

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 7AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 10. Widnes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1