WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, WA8 9RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 9RJ

WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, WA8 9RJ, Halton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.94 per 1,000 population. This WA8 9RJ 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 9RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 9RJ, encompassing approximately 3059 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WA8 9RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove House Court with total crimes: 3
  • A5080 with total crimes: 1
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 1

WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, WA8 9RJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9650.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60-50.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.90100.00%
Other crime22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 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 offences42.61300.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.940.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-77.78%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 offences93.9280.00%
Public order12.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 behaviour54.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.63400.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.270.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 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 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grove House Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A5080
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Derby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Clarence Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beaconsfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Holyrood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rose Lea Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1