WA1 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 1EX

WA1 1EX, Warrington has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 149.01 per 1,000 population. This WA1 1EX 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 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 1EX, encompassing approximately 932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 1EX area, explore the WA1 1EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA1 1EX area, visit the WA1 1EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-51.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

WA1 1EX 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: 13

WA1 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53149.013.92%
Anti-social behaviour1656.82-51.52%
Public order1617.15-38.46%
Drugs1517.157.14%
Shoplifting1316.080.00%
Other theft1013.94-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson410.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons34.29200.00%
Bicycle theft23.22100.00%
Other crime22.14100.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Theft from the person22.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51176.88-17.74%
Anti-social behaviour3354.676.45%
Public order2635.384.00%
Drugs1427.87-17.65%
Shoplifting1315.01-7.14%
Other theft1113.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson611.79-33.33%
Robbery26.430.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Theft from the person22.140.00%
Other crime12.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.07-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.07-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62198.3226.53%
Anti-social behaviour3166.46-6.06%
Public order2533.2313.64%
Drugs1726.8054.55%
Shoplifting1418.22-6.67%
Other theft915.0112.50%
Criminal damage and arson99.6528.57%
Possession of weapons69.6550.00%
Other crime36.430.00%
Bicycle theft33.220.00%
Vehicle crime23.22-50.00%
Burglary22.14-33.33%
Theft from the person22.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49176.884.26%
Anti-social behaviour3352.5337.50%
Public order2235.3869.23%
Shoplifting1523.58-34.78%
Drugs1116.0822.22%
Other theft811.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.58-12.50%
Vehicle crime47.50300.00%
Possession of weapons44.29300.00%
Bicycle theft34.29-50.00%
Other crime33.22-25.00%
Burglary33.2250.00%
Theft from the person23.22-60.00%
Robbery12.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47165.09-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour2450.3833.33%
Shoplifting2325.73155.56%
Public order1324.66-53.57%
Drugs913.94-25.00%
Other theft89.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.580.00%
Bicycle theft68.58200.00%
Theft from the person56.43150.00%
Other crime45.36300.00%
Robbery34.2950.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Possession of weapons12.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56162.9427.27%
Public order2860.0386.67%
Anti-social behaviour1830.020.00%
Drugs1219.30-42.86%
Shoplifting912.8650.00%
Other theft89.65-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson88.5833.33%
Vehicle crime38.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.22-40.00%
Theft from the person23.22100.00%
Bicycle theft22.14-50.00%
Robbery22.14100.00%
Other crime12.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44154.37-13.73%
Drugs2147.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour1822.515.88%
Public order1519.30-16.67%
Other theft1316.08116.67%
Criminal damage and arson613.94-50.00%
Shoplifting66.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons56.43150.00%
Bicycle theft45.36100.00%
Vehicle crime44.2933.33%
Burglary44.29300.00%
Other crime24.29100.00%
Theft from the person12.14-50.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51149.01-12.07%
Public order1854.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour1719.3021.43%
Drugs1218.220.00%
Shoplifting1212.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.86200.00%
Other theft612.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime36.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.220.00%
Theft from the person22.140.00%
Bicycle theft22.140.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Burglary11.07-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58147.93-12.12%
Shoplifting2062.1881.82%
Anti-social behaviour1421.44-36.36%
Public order1215.01-14.29%
Other theft1212.8633.33%
Drugs1212.86-40.00%
Burglary512.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.360.00%
Other crime14.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66169.3769.23%
Anti-social behaviour2270.7515.79%
Drugs2023.5817.65%
Public order1421.44-17.65%
Shoplifting1115.0183.33%
Other theft911.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.6533.33%
Possession of weapons34.290.00%
Other crime23.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Theft from the person22.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.14100.00%
Robbery12.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39130.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1941.8118.75%
Public order1720.37-22.73%
Drugs1718.22-26.09%
Other theft918.2212.50%
Shoplifting69.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.430.00%
Possession of weapons33.2250.00%
Theft from the person33.220.00%
Burglary23.22-33.33%
Other crime22.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.14-66.67%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52162.940.00%
Drugs2355.740.00%
Public order2224.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1623.580.00%
Shoplifting1017.150.00%
Other theft810.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.580.00%
Other crime33.220.00%
Theft from the person33.220.00%
Burglary33.220.00%
Bicycle theft33.220.00%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Possession of weapons22.140.00%
Robbery22.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202451
July 202462
June 202449
May 202447
April 202456
March 202444
February 202451
January 202458
December 202366
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202415
May 202423
April 20249
March 20246
February 202412
January 202420
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202433
July 202431
June 202433
May 202424
April 202418
March 202418
February 202417
January 202414
December 202322
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 202425
June 202422
May 202413
April 202428
March 202415
February 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202417
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 202421
February 202412
January 202412
December 202320
November 202317
October 202323

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

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233

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 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 1EX 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
    Total13
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bridge Foot
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Patten Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wilson Patten Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Centre Park Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bennett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Regent Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Henry Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Arpley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Winmarleigh Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Museum Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Austins Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Academy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Legh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1