LEIGH GREEN CLOSE, WA8 8XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 8XY

LEIGH GREEN CLOSE, WA8 8XY, Halton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This WA8 8XY 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 8XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 8XY, encompassing approximately 4791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA8 8XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Baron'S Close with total crimes: 3

LEIGH GREEN CLOSE, WA8 8XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.72-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-20.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.2710.34%
Anti-social behaviour56.68-66.67%
Other theft41.0433.33%
Other crime40.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.73-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour156.057.14%
Other crime63.130.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.31-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour146.2675.00%
Public order52.92-28.57%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-83.33%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.3643.48%
Anti-social behaviour86.89-38.46%
Public order71.67600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4650.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.06-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour134.80-7.14%
Other theft42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-50.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.19131.25%
Anti-social behaviour147.721300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9214.29%
Public order61.67500.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.47-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.3440.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.76-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-40.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0225.00%
Public order65.22100.00%
Vehicle crime51.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0425.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.93-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson64.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-50.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.670.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
July 202429
June 202430
May 202433
April 202423
March 202437
February 202416
January 202423
December 202325
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 202413
March 202414
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 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
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Baron'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Crossway Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Coronation Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Southway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rydal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Francis Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Graham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Graham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hanley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. New Bank Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sunningdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Delamere Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1