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

Overview of Crime in WA8 8RS

DITCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 8RS, Halton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8RS, encompassing approximately 2755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA8 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Edgewood Close with total crimes: 1

DITCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.27-40.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.17-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour23.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.7257.14%
Anti-social behaviour13.99-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.98175.00%
Burglary23.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.08200.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.09-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

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August 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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.

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August 20241
March 20241

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

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August 20241
October 20231

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

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July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

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June 20241
March 20241

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

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June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ash Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Woodview Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1