WA8 7RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7RX

WA8 7RX, Halton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.67 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7RX 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 7RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7RX, encompassing approximately 1841 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

WA8 7RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8
  • Smith Road with total crimes: 6

WA8 7RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.6733.33%
Public order717.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.80-53.85%
Drugs53.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.7233.33%
Bicycle theft22.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-80.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.67-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour1313.030.00%
Other theft57.0666.67%
Public order52.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.720.00%
Drugs32.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-40.00%
Other crime21.63-33.33%
Robbery11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.7329.63%
Anti-social behaviour1319.0162.50%
Public order107.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4325.00%
Other theft32.7250.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Drugs21.63-33.33%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Robbery11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.66-33.33%
Public order44.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Drugs32.1750.00%
Burglary31.63-40.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1214.6650.00%
Public order86.52100.00%
Burglary54.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Other theft42.1733.33%
Drugs22.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.022.86%
Anti-social behaviour819.55166.67%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-33.33%
Public order42.1733.33%
Drugs42.17-50.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Bicycle theft21.63100.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.04133.33%
Drugs819.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3420.00%
Public order33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.01-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson58.15-44.44%
Public order32.72-25.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-57.14%
Drugs21.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.09-50.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.33-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson910.3228.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.8975.00%
Drugs53.8025.00%
Public order42.72-42.86%
Burglary22.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Robbery21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.41-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson711.4140.00%
Public order73.8016.67%
Robbery53.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-20.00%
Drugs42.17300.00%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Burglary32.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.16-12.00%
Public order611.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-50.00%
Burglary42.72100.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Drugs11.09-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.22-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson1113.58266.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.9742.86%
Public order55.4325.00%
Drugs42.720.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.930.00%
Other theft816.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.340.00%
Public order43.800.00%
Drugs42.170.00%
Burglary32.170.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 202435
June 202427
May 202427
April 202436
March 202435
February 202415
January 202419
December 202321
November 202322
October 202325
September 202331

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20238

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20233

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 7RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 5. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1