PRESTBURY CLOSE, WA8 7BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7BZ

PRESTBURY CLOSE, WA8 7BZ, Halton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7BZ 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 7BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7BZ, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 7BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dundalk Road with total crimes: 3
  • Coleridge Grove with total crimes: 2

PRESTBURY CLOSE, WA8 7BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.97-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.500.00%
Public order23.530.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-85.71%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.2614.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.26-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.06120.00%
Other theft24.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.94-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.97-63.64%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.61120.00%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.38-37.50%
Public order44.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.670.00%
Drugs47.060.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

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
March 20241

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dundalk Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Coleridge Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Scott Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Steward'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Netherfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Toft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1