WA8 8GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8GQ

WA8 8GQ, Halton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8GQ 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 8GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8GQ, encompassing approximately 3912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 8GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2

WA8 8GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.11-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.4830.00%
Other theft36.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.11-12.50%
Other theft31.790.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.99-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.62300.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Burglary41.0233.33%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7433.33%
Public order46.13300.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.46-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.60-27.27%
Other theft32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.110.00%
Public order42.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.58-38.46%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.13-7.14%
Public order23.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.62-17.65%
Public order33.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.16-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour34.35-57.14%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.790.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202426
July 202420
June 202422
May 202424
April 202418
March 202420
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 202411
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1