WA8 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8HF

WA8 8HF, Halton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8HF, encompassing approximately 4039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 8HF area, explore the WA8 8HF 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 (-43.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Wilsden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3

WA8 8HF 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 offences178.66-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.21-20.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.137.14%
Criminal damage and arson57.43150.00%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-77.78%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.37-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour96.93-18.18%
Other theft52.230.00%
Public order31.24-57.14%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.17120.00%
Public order72.7240.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1483.33%
Public order55.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.90-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-10.00%
Other theft52.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.24150.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4041.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.21233.33%
Public order52.480.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.6533.33%
Other theft35.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.46-25.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-33.33%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202430
July 202428
June 202433
May 202422
April 202412
March 202417
February 202412
January 202424
December 202318
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20249
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wilsden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Avondale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hough Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gainsborough Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Avondale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Bankfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Delamere Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1