WA8 7QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7QH

WA8 7QH, Halton has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.85 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7QH 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 7QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7QH, encompassing approximately 2888 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

WA8 7QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

WA8 7QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.5416.67%
Public order114.8522.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.8166.67%
Shoplifting41.73-42.86%
Drugs41.3833.33%
Bicycle theft41.38-33.33%
Other theft21.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.08-20.00%
Other theft129.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.15-14.29%
Public order94.15-35.71%
Shoplifting73.1240.00%
Bicycle theft62.42500.00%
Drugs32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-50.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.35-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.19-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour1412.1275.00%
Public order144.85180.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8550.00%
Other crime52.080.00%
Shoplifting51.73150.00%
Other theft41.73-55.56%
Robbery31.380.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Drugs21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.27-7.14%
Other theft913.50125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.12-55.56%
Public order52.77-44.44%
Drugs41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-33.33%
Burglary21.38-60.00%
Shoplifting20.69-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.96-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1814.5428.57%
Public order96.23125.00%
Shoplifting83.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.770.00%
Burglary52.08400.00%
Other theft41.73-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.85-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour1415.58-17.65%
Other theft94.8528.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.12-50.00%
Public order42.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Drugs31.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.12161.11%
Anti-social behaviour1716.27240.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.8971.43%
Public order104.15150.00%
Drugs93.46350.00%
Other theft73.1275.00%
Shoplifting62.42500.00%
Burglary22.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.96-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson76.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42-37.50%
Public order41.73-20.00%
Other theft41.38-20.00%
Burglary41.3833.33%
Drugs21.38-60.00%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.667.69%
Criminal damage and arson109.6942.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.4633.33%
Public order52.77-44.44%
Other theft51.73-16.67%
Drugs51.730.00%
Bicycle theft41.730.00%
Shoplifting41.38-20.00%
Burglary31.38-25.00%
Robbery31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.62-33.33%
Public order99.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.42-25.00%
Other theft62.08-14.29%
Drugs52.08150.00%
Shoplifting51.7366.67%
Burglary41.730.00%
Robbery41.38100.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.778.33%
Public order1213.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.15-57.89%
Other theft72.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-46.15%
Burglary42.42100.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3634.27-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour1912.4658.33%
Criminal damage and arson136.5830.00%
Public order84.5033.33%
Other theft62.77-25.00%
Other crime32.08-25.00%
Drugs31.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.04-62.50%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.150.00%
Other theft83.460.00%
Shoplifting82.770.00%
Public order62.770.00%
Drugs52.080.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202428
July 202435
June 202439
May 202442
April 202445
March 202447
February 202418
January 202428
December 202326
November 202339
October 202336
September 202346

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202414
June 20248
May 202418
April 202414
March 202417
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202319
September 202312

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 7QH 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 9. Widnes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sharp Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Prince'S Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1