WA8 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7BJ

WA8 7BJ, Halton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7BJ, encompassing approximately 3367 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 6
  • Moorside Court with total crimes: 5

WA8 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.18162.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3875.00%
Other theft62.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78-68.42%
Public order41.7833.33%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.8590.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.64-23.81%
Other theft44.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Public order31.1950.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.29-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour106.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9750.00%
Public order20.89-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.9630.00%
Public order67.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7866.67%
Robbery21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.30-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.21-26.32%
Drugs64.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2118.75%
Anti-social behaviour45.64100.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.72-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson34.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.02142.86%
Public order25.05100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.05-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-55.56%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.88-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour95.64350.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.440.00%
Drugs58.610.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202419
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 202416
June 202421
May 202426
April 202420
March 202414
February 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 20237
October 202319
September 202329

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
December 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 4. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 6. Coleridge Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scott Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Steward'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Toft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1