WA8 8GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8GP

WA8 8GP, Halton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8GP 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 8GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8GP, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cock Lane Ends with total crimes: 2
  • Mersey View Road with total crimes: 1
  • Heathview Close with total crimes: 1

WA8 8GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.31-33.33%
Drugs24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Other theft22.460.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Burglary11.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.5420.00%
Burglary27.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Public order11.23-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences517.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.1650.00%
Public order33.6950.00%
Shoplifting33.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.70-37.50%
Other theft36.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-33.33%
Public order22.460.00%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.24700.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.85200.00%
Other theft13.690.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.930.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.8550.00%
Vehicle crime23.690.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.93-75.00%
Drugs12.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.0160.00%
Public order29.85100.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cock Lane Ends
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Mersey View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Heathview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blackburne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Baguley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1