WA8 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8BQ

WA8 8BQ, Halton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8BQ, encompassing approximately 3413 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2

WA8 8BQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.98-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.69-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.81-80.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.20-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.39400.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7988.89%
Burglary34.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.74175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.930.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.34-42.86%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.9316.67%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.39-14.29%
Public order31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202415
May 202417
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Ash Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Meadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woodview Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1