WA8 7XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7XX

WA8 7XX, Halton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.25 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7XX 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 7XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7XX, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA8 7XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 3

WA8 7XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2636.2530.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.45-33.33%
Public order54.0325.00%
Drugs43.3633.33%
Shoplifting32.69-57.14%
Other theft22.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2036.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.4380.00%
Shoplifting76.04133.33%
Bicycle theft54.700.00%
Other theft43.36100.00%
Public order42.69-63.64%
Drugs32.6950.00%
Robbery12.01-50.00%
Other crime10.67-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.59-9.09%
Public order1113.43266.67%
Other crime67.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.36-25.00%
Shoplifting32.01200.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Other theft21.34-75.00%
Drugs21.34-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.880.00%
Other theft814.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.37-20.00%
Public order32.69200.00%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-72.73%
Burglary22.01-60.00%
Shoplifting11.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.58-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour1114.77-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.38-16.67%
Burglary53.360.00%
Shoplifting33.36200.00%
Bicycle theft32.01200.00%
Other theft22.01-66.67%
Drugs11.34-66.67%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In April 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 offences2744.31-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour1218.13-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson68.06-25.00%
Other theft64.03-14.29%
Public order34.03-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Drugs32.01-57.14%
Possession of weapons22.01100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3559.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1723.50750.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.4114.29%
Public order75.3740.00%
Other theft74.70133.33%
Drugs74.70600.00%
Shoplifting54.70150.00%
Burglary13.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.52-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.40-30.00%
Public order54.7025.00%
Burglary43.3633.33%
Other theft32.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-77.78%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.34-75.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.67-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2043.6411.11%
Criminal damage and arson1013.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour96.7180.00%
Drugs56.040.00%
Public order43.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.690.00%
Other theft42.69-20.00%
Burglary32.6950.00%
Shoplifting32.0150.00%
Robbery22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1837.59-30.77%
Public order812.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.70-28.57%
Other theft53.3625.00%
Drugs53.36400.00%
Robbery33.3650.00%
Burglary22.01-50.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2642.294.00%
Public order1017.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.70-45.45%
Other theft44.03-20.00%
Burglary42.69100.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Drugs11.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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 offences2543.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1116.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.380.00%
Other theft56.710.00%
Public order43.360.00%
Drugs32.690.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 202411
April 202412
March 202417
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202420
June 202422
May 202422
April 202427
March 202435
February 202414
January 202420
December 202318
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 7XX 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. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Widnes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ashley Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ann Street West
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Margaret Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catherine Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1