WA8 7XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7XL

WA8 7XL, Halton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7XL 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 7XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7XL, encompassing approximately 3985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 7XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Wilsden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grizedale with total crimes: 3

WA8 7XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.78-32.00%
Other theft34.2750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.2725.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.50-66.67%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In July 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 offences2011.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.02-11.11%
Other crime62.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.5350.00%
Public order62.26100.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2838.46%
Criminal damage and arson64.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-25.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.03-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour83.26-11.11%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0345.45%
Anti-social behaviour94.01350.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.27-47.62%
Shoplifting32.760.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.5350.00%
Other theft35.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.51-40.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.27-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.780.00%
Public order53.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202425
July 202420
June 202430
May 202418
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411
January 202421
December 202314
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wilsden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grizedale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Avondale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rydal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gainsborough Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Avondale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Bankfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Delamere Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Gleadmere
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Durlston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1