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

Overview of Crime in WA8 8RU

DITCHFIELD PLACE, WA8 8RU, Halton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8RU 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA8 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Place with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3

DITCHFIELD PLACE, WA8 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences149.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202420
June 202419
May 202425
April 202419
March 202418
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Suffolk Place
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Canterbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1