WA8 8GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8GT

WA8 8GT, Halton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8GT 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 8GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8GT, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-54.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA8 8GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3

WA8 8GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.40-54.05%
Criminal damage and arson44.190.00%
Other crime20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.5754.17%
Criminal damage and arson49.13300.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-66.67%
Other crime30.74-50.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 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 offences2412.34-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.920.00%
Other crime62.220.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In June 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 offences2712.348.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.66125.00%
Public order42.22-33.33%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Drugs20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8425.00%
Public order66.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-60.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.86-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.93-16.67%
Other theft42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.10110.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.180.00%
Public order62.96500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.19-47.37%
Other crime22.47100.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6535.71%
Public order24.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences145.43-30.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 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 offences207.905.26%
Anti-social behaviour44.93-50.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202437
July 202424
June 202427
May 202425
April 202420
March 202421
February 202410
January 202419
December 202314
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 202410
March 202412
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1