WA8 8XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8XE

WA8 8XE, Halton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.45 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8XE 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 8XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8XE, encompassing approximately 650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Cock Lane Ends with total crimes: 2
  • Baynard Drive with total crimes: 2

WA8 8XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime36.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.610.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.06-14.29%
Other theft29.230.00%
Drugs23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-50.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.690.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.690.00%
Burglary16.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.990.00%
Shoplifting36.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.61-33.33%
Public order23.08-60.00%
Other crime13.080.00%
Other theft11.540.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order523.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.150.00%
Other theft14.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.69200.00%
Shoplifting14.610.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.610.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs310.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.610.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.69-77.78%
Drugs13.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.45125.00%
Public order113.840.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.3033.33%
Vehicle crime16.15-50.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.450.00%
Other theft24.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foundry Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cock Lane Ends
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Baynard Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mersey View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Blackburne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wellingford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Burmarsh Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1