EDWARDS WAY, WA8 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8AN

EDWARDS WAY, WA8 8AN, Halton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8AN, encompassing approximately 4595 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8AN 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

EDWARDS WAY, WA8 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.83-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour64.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Other theft10.65-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.360.00%
Other theft55.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Other crime30.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-77.78%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences2710.6612.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.880.00%
Other crime61.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.23-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour95.22-10.00%
Public order41.960.00%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.8030.77%
Anti-social behaviour107.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Other crime51.0966.67%
Public order41.09300.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.10-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour95.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.96-16.67%
Other theft41.090.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 offences3112.1982.35%
Anti-social behaviour126.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6120.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Other crime11.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 offences176.536.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.7025.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences166.75-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson43.48300.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.835.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.5733.33%
Public order40.8733.33%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.8317.65%
Criminal damage and arson64.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202427
June 202424
May 202434
April 202426
March 202431
February 202417
January 202416
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
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 8AN 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. Southway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rydal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Heskin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Graham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Buckland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1