LEIGH AVENUE, WA8 7EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7EW

LEIGH AVENUE, WA8 7EW, Halton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7EW 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 7EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7EW, encompassing approximately 3949 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 7EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Timmis Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Dickson Street with total crimes: 4

LEIGH AVENUE, WA8 7EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1360.00%
Burglary54.05150.00%
Other crime51.270.00%
Public order41.27-20.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.53100.00%
Public order51.5266.67%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-70.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-66.67%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.37-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour95.0680.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.25-85.71%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.4280.00%
Public order76.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.13-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.800.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.51-85.71%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6612.50%
Drugs74.56600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.77200.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-37.50%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour84.05300.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.355.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3413.33%
Other crime34.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3525.00%
Public order53.80150.00%
Other crime51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-88.89%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.86-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0428.57%
Drugs32.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.330.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 202427
April 202415
March 202418
February 202416
January 202418
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312
September 202325

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Timmis Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dickson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Mc Clellan Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bradshaw Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sharp Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Appleton Village
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Birchfield Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Appleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1