BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 9ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 9ES

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 9ES, Halton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This WA8 9ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 684 crimes and a crime rate of 10.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 9ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 9ES, encompassing approximately 2720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 9ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chetwood Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Elworth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Lea Close with total crimes: 3

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, WA8 9ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.0916.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.88-53.85%
Public order42.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.82-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences44.78100.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.29850.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.98-25.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-60.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In April 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 offences55.88-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.72800.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-62.50%
Other crime21.100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.04300.00%
Other theft22.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9450.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-83.33%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.78200.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 202413
May 202419
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 9ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chetwood Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elworth Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Rose Lea Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Cronton Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upton Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Clarence Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holyrood Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Baileys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tynwald Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1