WHICKHAM CLOSE, WA8 9ZQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 9ZQ

WHICKHAM CLOSE, WA8 9ZQ, Halton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.68 per 1,000 population. This WA8 9ZQ 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 9ZQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 9ZQ, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA8 9ZQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colvend Way with total crimes: 3
  • Higher Ashton with total crimes: 1
  • Petham Court with total crimes: 1

WHICKHAM CLOSE, WA8 9ZQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-33.33%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-25.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Drugs11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-57.14%
Other theft11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 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 behaviour75.7575.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68100.00%
Other theft11.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour43.450.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In January 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.07-60.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.600.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
April 20241

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

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August 20241

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

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August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

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July 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

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March 20241

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

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January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colvend Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Higher Ashton
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petham Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Prestwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maisemore Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1