WA8 7GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7GA

WA8 7GA, Halton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.80 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7GA 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 7GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7GA, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WA8 7GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 3

WA8 7GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.80-10.00%
Public order412.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-62.50%
Drugs32.090.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.385.26%
Anti-social behaviour813.95100.00%
Bicycle theft45.580.00%
Public order42.79-55.56%
Other theft32.7950.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Robbery12.09-50.00%
Other crime10.70-75.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.780.00%
Public order913.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.2833.33%
Other crime42.790.00%
Burglary22.79-33.33%
Robbery21.390.00%
Other theft21.39-60.00%
Drugs21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.500.00%
Other theft513.2566.67%
Public order33.49200.00%
Drugs32.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-62.50%
Burglary32.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.29-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour813.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.580.00%
Burglary42.790.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Drugs12.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.05-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour719.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.8833.33%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Other theft32.79-50.00%
Drugs32.09-57.14%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.66141.67%
Drugs720.22600.00%
Other theft64.88100.00%
Public order34.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-40.00%
Burglary12.09-75.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.37-44.44%
Burglary43.4933.33%
Public order42.790.00%
Other theft32.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-66.67%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-50.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.70-75.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson911.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.2850.00%
Public order44.18-20.00%
Drugs42.790.00%
Burglary32.7950.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Robbery21.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson89.7660.00%
Other theft55.58150.00%
Public order53.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.490.00%
Drugs42.79300.00%
Robbery32.79200.00%
Burglary22.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.38-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson515.34-37.50%
Public order53.4925.00%
Burglary43.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-33.33%
Other theft22.79-33.33%
Drugs11.39-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.9615.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.5850.00%
Public order44.1833.33%
Other theft32.79-72.73%
Drugs32.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.570.00%
Other theft1113.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.670.00%
Other crime32.790.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202419
June 202419
May 202419
April 202428
March 202429
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 202322
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
April 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1