DITCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8QG

DITCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 8QG, Halton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8QG, encompassing approximately 2942 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Place with total crimes: 5
  • Hale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3

DITCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.2315.79%
Anti-social behaviour77.48250.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.87-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson36.460.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.2375.00%
Other crime37.140.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0814.29%
Drugs32.72200.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.1640.00%
Public order42.38300.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-16.67%
Other theft31.700.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2353.85%
Anti-social behaviour66.80200.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5085.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.42100.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.12-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime15.440.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.8625.00%
Other theft36.80-25.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.870.00%
Other theft45.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202421
June 202412
May 202424
April 202420
March 202420
February 202413
January 20247
December 202316
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Suffolk Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Nazareth House Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Heskin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Buckland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fieldgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1