BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7SY

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7SY, Halton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7SY 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 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7SY, encompassing approximately 2800 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA8 7SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timmis Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 4

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.36-42.86%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4340.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.50-25.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-61.54%
Drugs31.790.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.2130.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.64-45.45%
Other theft22.140.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.9342.86%
Public order53.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.6440.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.50-36.36%
Public order52.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3537.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.93-37.50%
Public order41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.57166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.86-38.46%
Public order22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.00-7.14%
Vehicle crime44.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0027.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.00100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Other crime21.07-60.00%
Drugs20.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2837.50%
Other crime53.93150.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.860.00%
Drugs32.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202413
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Timmis Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Fairfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Lilac Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Bradshaw Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Appleton Village
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Birchfield Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Appleton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sycamore Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1