YORK ROAD, WA8 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8QL

YORK ROAD, WA8 8QL, Halton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8QL, encompassing approximately 3908 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8QL 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

YORK ROAD, WA8 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.91600.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.7512.50%
Other theft56.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.00-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour86.14-11.11%
Other crime42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.79-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour96.65-10.00%
Public order42.30-33.33%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.3720.83%
Anti-social behaviour107.42-16.67%
Public order62.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-16.67%
Other crime51.2866.67%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.30-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour126.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.070.00%
Other crime31.54200.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 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 offences3314.3394.12%
Anti-social behaviour118.44266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.81-14.29%
Public order41.540.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1930.77%
Criminal damage and arson74.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.65-45.83%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.1433.33%
Public order41.0233.33%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.14-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-40.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2010.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202424
June 202426
May 202429
April 202424
March 202433
February 202417
January 202413
December 202324
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
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

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

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
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 8QL 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. Tedder Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rydal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heskin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Graham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buckland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1