WA8 7GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7GD

WA8 7GD, Halton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.37 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7GD 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 7GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7GD, encompassing approximately 2269 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

WA8 7GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8

WA8 7GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.3746.15%
Anti-social behaviour1016.75-37.50%
Public order84.4160.00%
Drugs63.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Bicycle theft32.20-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88-71.43%
Other theft10.88-83.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.05-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour1611.460.00%
Shoplifting77.05133.33%
Other theft63.08100.00%
Bicycle theft52.640.00%
Public order52.20-50.00%
Drugs32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-50.00%
Other crime21.32-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.5824.14%
Anti-social behaviour1615.8660.00%
Public order107.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.410.00%
Other theft32.64-40.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Drugs21.32-33.33%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.88-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour1012.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.4120.00%
Other theft52.6425.00%
Public order42.20-55.56%
Drugs31.7650.00%
Burglary31.32-50.00%
Shoplifting11.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1813.2238.46%
Public order97.93125.00%
Burglary63.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Bicycle theft42.20100.00%
Other theft41.76-20.00%
Drugs21.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.37-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour1315.42-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.73-50.00%
Other theft52.2066.67%
Vehicle crime52.200.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Drugs41.76-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.76100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4140.54156.25%
Anti-social behaviour1718.07466.67%
Criminal damage and arson107.4942.86%
Drugs94.41350.00%
Public order43.97100.00%
Shoplifting41.760.00%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.75-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson77.05-30.00%
Burglary33.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-70.00%
Public order21.32-50.00%
Drugs20.88-71.43%
Other theft20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-75.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.97-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.4142.86%
Drugs74.4140.00%
Public order43.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft41.76300.00%
Shoplifting31.7650.00%
Burglary21.32-33.33%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Robbery20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.970.00%
Public order1010.58-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.4116.67%
Robbery63.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64-28.57%
Drugs52.20400.00%
Other theft52.2025.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Shoplifting21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.20-17.24%
Public order1110.58120.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.85-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson63.08-57.14%
Other theft42.64100.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Shoplifting31.32200.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Drugs10.88-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2936.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1912.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.370.00%
Public order56.170.00%
Drugs42.200.00%
Other crime31.760.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202436
June 202429
May 202430
April 202435
March 202441
February 202416
January 202422
December 202324
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202416
June 202410
May 202418
April 202413
March 202417
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 10. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1