DITCHFIELD PLACE, WA8 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8RU

DITCHFIELD PLACE, WA8 8RU, Halton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 684 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8RU, encompassing approximately 3091 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ditchfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2

DITCHFIELD PLACE, WA8 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.00-10.00%
Other theft35.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.385.26%
Anti-social behaviour36.47-62.50%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1912.62-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.15300.00%
Burglary42.59100.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5931.58%
Other crime58.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-71.43%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.595.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.15250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26150.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7363.64%
Public order45.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8222.22%
Public order13.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.500.00%
Public order22.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.797.14%
Public order34.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.38-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Public order30.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202420
June 202419
May 202425
April 202419
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 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

A total of 3 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ditchfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Regal Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. York Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Suffolk Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gutticar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rosewood Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Philip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coronation Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Deansway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thirlmere Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1