SPENSER CLOSE, WA8 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7EL

SPENSER CLOSE, WA8 7EL, Halton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7EL, encompassing approximately 2418 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Coleridge Grove with total crimes: 2

SPENSER CLOSE, WA8 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.310.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-71.43%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.6116.67%
Public order22.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-84.62%
Burglary10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.34-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2750.00%
Other theft24.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.44-42.86%
Drugs43.31300.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.790.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.55125.00%
Vehicle crime13.720.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.13-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.79-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Public order20.83-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.060.00%
Public order57.440.00%
Drugs42.070.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 20248
February 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Toft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1