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

Overview of Crime in WA8 7SZ

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7SZ, Halton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7SZ 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 7SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7SZ, encompassing approximately 2611 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WA8 7SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Avenue with total crimes: 4

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 7SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9557.14%
Burglary34.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-57.14%
Public order21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2740.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.68-22.22%
Public order22.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.45-54.55%
Drugs31.910.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.2710.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.21-44.44%
Other theft21.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.83125.00%
Public order53.4525.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.0450.00%
Public order42.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.53-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.34-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-42.86%
Public order41.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.59133.33%
Public order22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7277.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.13100.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.19125.00%
Other crime53.45150.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.36-63.64%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-83.33%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences118.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.210.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202316
November 20239
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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