MEADWAY, WA8 8XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8XT

MEADWAY, WA8 8XT, Halton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8XT 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 8XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8XT, encompassing approximately 2619 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 8XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilsden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Avondale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Lane with total crimes: 2

MEADWAY, WA8 8XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96600.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.580.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58-20.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4975.00%
Other theft42.670.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-63.64%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1622.22%
Vehicle crime34.2050.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.780.00%
Drugs33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilsden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Avondale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ash Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Plumley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Netherley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Meadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hough Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodview Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1