EDGEWOOD CLOSE, WA8 8WP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8WP

EDGEWOOD CLOSE, WA8 8WP, Halton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8WP 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 8WP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8WP, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 8WP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 2

EDGEWOOD CLOSE, WA8 8WP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.72-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson34.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4646.15%
Anti-social behaviour26.99-71.43%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.93-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour74.78600.00%
Drugs32.570.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.7780.00%
Other crime36.62200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5611.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21100.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.620.00%
Public order33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences95.1550.00%
Vehicle crime23.310.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.31-33.33%
Public order12.210.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 offences95.15-35.71%
Vehicle crime23.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0927.27%
Anti-social behaviour35.15-25.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202419
June 202413
May 202418
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Edinburgh Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edgewood Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Coronet Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ditchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heralds Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wyncroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1