WA8 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 9HS

WA8 9HS, Halton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 population. This WA8 9HS 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 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 9HS, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA8 9HS area, explore the WA8 9HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove House Court with total crimes: 3
  • Clarence Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Beaconsfield Crescent with total crimes: 1

WA8 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.21-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.3625.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.79300.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.58400.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-60.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grove House Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clarence Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beaconsfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Holyrood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rose Lea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1