SQUIRES AVENUE, WA8 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7LP

SQUIRES AVENUE, WA8 7LP, Halton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 684 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7LP, encompassing approximately 4193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA8 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Masefield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Browning Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Mottershead Close with total crimes: 3

SQUIRES AVENUE, WA8 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.01-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92-23.53%
Public order53.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-28.57%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.92-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour74.0540.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4523.81%
Public order66.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43400.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3590.91%
Other theft35.010.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.68-31.25%
Drugs62.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-66.67%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9223.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-50.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.72-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6815.38%
Vehicle crime23.580.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.25-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-72.73%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.30-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.29450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.300.00%
Public order45.960.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202417
May 202426
April 202421
March 202411
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Masefield Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Browning Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mottershead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Naughton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Leigh Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scott Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Deirdre Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haig Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Towneley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clayton Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Squires Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Toft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1