ABBEY CLOSE, WA8 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8AL

ABBEY CLOSE, WA8 8AL, Halton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8AL, encompassing approximately 4327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 8AL area, explore the WA8 8AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA8 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Place with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3

ABBEY CLOSE, WA8 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.39-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Public order20.460.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.94-3.70%
Other theft66.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other crime30.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-77.78%
Public order20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.0912.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.2412.50%
Other crime62.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.5560.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.630.00%
Other crime51.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-44.44%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.32-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour95.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-16.67%
Other theft41.160.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.9482.35%
Anti-social behaviour127.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7720.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Other crime11.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.936.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.9325.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.70300.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.865.26%
Anti-social behaviour44.6233.33%
Public order40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.865.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-50.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202427
June 202424
May 202433
April 202424
March 202431
February 202417
January 202416
December 202320
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Suffolk Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rydal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Graham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1