WA8 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7LY

WA8 7LY, Halton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7LY, encompassing approximately 4327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA8 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Timmis Crescent with total crimes: 5

WA8 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4090.91%
Public order54.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-33.33%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.93-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.5420.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Bicycle theft31.160.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.86-30.00%
Public order53.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-37.50%
Burglary31.160.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.32-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour84.6214.29%
Public order21.85-80.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.4837.50%
Public order107.63233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.3175.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6360.00%
Other theft55.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.94-28.57%
Drugs83.47700.00%
Public order51.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-50.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0110.53%
Anti-social behaviour84.85166.67%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8626.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

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 offences156.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences187.63-5.26%
Public order44.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.63-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour114.39120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54200.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.560.00%
Public order57.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.160.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202414
June 202420
May 202433
April 202424
March 202415
February 202421
January 202419
December 202315
November 202318
October 202319
September 202331

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Woodland Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Timmis Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dickson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 7. Scott Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Steward'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sharp Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frederick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Toft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1