WESTMINSTER PLACE, WA1 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 1AH

WESTMINSTER PLACE, WA1 1AH, Warrington has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 154.91 per 1,000 population. This WA1 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA1 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA1 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 1AH, encompassing approximately 871 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 1AH area, explore the WA1 1AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)

WA1 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

WESTMINSTER PLACE, WA1 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52154.91-10.34%
Drugs1759.6741.67%
Public order1519.51-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour1517.21-55.88%
Shoplifting1217.210.00%
Other theft1013.77-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson511.470.00%
Burglary25.74100.00%
Theft from the person22.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58193.92-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour3466.559.68%
Public order2639.0162.50%
Shoplifting1229.83-14.29%
Drugs1213.77-14.29%
Other theft1113.7710.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.62-44.44%
Vehicle crime45.74100.00%
Bicycle theft24.59-60.00%
Theft from the person22.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.29-83.33%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Robbery11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64205.4045.45%
Anti-social behaviour3173.44-22.50%
Public order1635.57-27.27%
Shoplifting1418.36-6.67%
Drugs1416.0640.00%
Other theft1016.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson911.470.00%
Possession of weapons610.33100.00%
Bicycle theft56.88-28.57%
Burglary35.740.00%
Other crime23.440.00%
Theft from the person22.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.29-33.33%
Robbery12.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44191.63-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour4050.4942.86%
Public order2245.90-12.00%
Shoplifting1525.24-37.50%
Drugs1017.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.47-35.71%
Bicycle theft710.330.00%
Other theft68.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime36.8850.00%
Burglary33.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.44200.00%
Theft from the person23.44-60.00%
Other crime22.290.00%
Robbery12.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47206.54-18.97%
Anti-social behaviour2853.9347.37%
Public order2532.1313.64%
Shoplifting2428.69140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1427.5455.56%
Other theft1016.0666.67%
Drugs811.47-20.00%
Bicycle theft79.18133.33%
Theft from the person58.03400.00%
Burglary45.7433.33%
Robbery34.5950.00%
Vehicle crime23.44100.00%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Possession of weapons12.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58168.6820.83%
Public order2266.5546.67%
Anti-social behaviour1925.240.00%
Drugs1021.80-41.18%
Shoplifting1011.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson911.4750.00%
Other theft610.33-40.00%
Burglary36.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.44-33.33%
Robbery22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime12.29-66.67%
Theft from the person11.15-50.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48160.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1955.0811.76%
Drugs1721.8088.89%
Public order1519.51-16.67%
Other theft1017.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson611.47-60.00%
Shoplifting66.88-60.00%
Burglary46.8833.33%
Bicycle theft44.5933.33%
Vehicle crime34.59200.00%
Possession of weapons33.4450.00%
Theft from the person23.44-33.33%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Robbery12.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56172.125.66%
Public order1864.2663.64%
Anti-social behaviour1720.6541.67%
Criminal damage and arson1519.51200.00%
Shoplifting1517.21-25.00%
Drugs917.21-18.18%
Other theft710.33-36.36%
Burglary38.03200.00%
Bicycle theft33.4450.00%
Theft from the person33.440.00%
Possession of weapons23.440.00%
Other crime12.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53149.17-10.17%
Shoplifting2060.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1222.95-42.86%
Other theft1113.7737.50%
Public order1112.62-8.33%
Drugs1112.62-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson512.6225.00%
Vehicle crime25.740.00%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Bicycle theft22.29-33.33%
Burglary12.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59170.9751.28%
Anti-social behaviour2167.7050.00%
Drugs1824.1020.00%
Shoplifting1520.65200.00%
Public order1217.21-25.00%
Other theft813.77-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson49.18100.00%
Theft from the person34.59200.00%
Bicycle theft33.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.44100.00%
Possession of weapons22.29100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39133.11-9.30%
Public order1644.75-23.81%
Drugs1518.36-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour1417.21-6.67%
Other theft1316.0662.50%
Bicycle theft514.9225.00%
Shoplifting55.74-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson25.74-33.33%
Burglary22.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.29-50.00%
Other crime11.15-66.67%
Theft from the person11.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.15-50.00%
Robbery11.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43162.940.00%
Public order2149.340.00%
Drugs1924.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1521.800.00%
Shoplifting1317.210.00%
Other theft814.920.00%
Burglary49.180.00%
Bicycle theft44.590.00%
Other crime34.590.00%
Theft from the person33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Robbery22.290.00%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 202415
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 160 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202417
February 20249
January 202411
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202416
June 202422
May 202425
April 202422
March 202415
February 202418
January 202411
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202458
July 202464
June 202444
May 202447
April 202458
March 202448
February 202456
January 202453
December 202359
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202434
July 202431
June 202440
May 202428
April 202419
March 202419
February 202417
January 202412
December 202321
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202415
May 202424
April 202410
March 20246
February 202415
January 202420
December 202315
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tilley Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Patten Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Chapel Yard
    Total7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bennett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Bold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Regent Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckley Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Lythgoes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Friars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barbauld Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Suez Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Town Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Prince Henry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dutton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. St Austins Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Academy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Edgworth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rolleston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kendrick Street
    Total1
    Other theft1