WA1 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 1HF

WA1 1HF, Warrington has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 162.44 per 1,000 population. This WA1 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 1HF, encompassing approximately 849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (6.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA1 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WA1 1HF 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 offences53162.446.00%
Anti-social behaviour1662.39-50.00%
Public order1618.83-33.33%
Drugs1518.8315.38%
Shoplifting1217.660.00%
Other theft1014.13-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson411.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons34.71200.00%
Bicycle theft23.53100.00%
Other crime22.35100.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Theft from the person22.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50187.16-15.25%
Anti-social behaviour3258.863.23%
Public order2437.679.09%
Drugs1328.25-23.53%
Shoplifting1215.30-14.29%
Other theft1114.1383.33%
Criminal damage and arson612.95-33.33%
Robbery27.060.00%
Burglary22.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.35100.00%
Theft from the person22.350.00%
Other crime12.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59204.8225.53%
Anti-social behaviour3169.45-6.06%
Public order2236.494.76%
Drugs1725.9054.55%
Shoplifting1420.01-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson916.4828.57%
Other theft610.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons57.0625.00%
Burglary35.890.00%
Bicycle theft33.5350.00%
Other crime23.53-33.33%
Theft from the person22.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47185.992.17%
Anti-social behaviour3355.3343.48%
Public order2138.8540.00%
Shoplifting1524.72-31.82%
Drugs1117.6622.22%
Other theft812.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.42-12.50%
Possession of weapons48.24300.00%
Other crime34.71-25.00%
Burglary33.5350.00%
Theft from the person23.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Robbery11.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46177.75-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour2354.1527.78%
Shoplifting2227.07144.44%
Public order1525.90-42.31%
Drugs917.66-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson810.590.00%
Other theft69.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft67.06500.00%
Theft from the person57.06400.00%
Other crime45.89300.00%
Robbery34.7150.00%
Burglary23.53100.00%
Possession of weapons12.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54171.8631.71%
Public order2663.5785.71%
Anti-social behaviour1830.610.00%
Drugs1121.19-45.00%
Shoplifting912.9550.00%
Other theft810.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson89.4214.29%
Vehicle crime39.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.53-40.00%
Robbery23.53100.00%
Theft from the person12.350.00%
Burglary11.18-75.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.18-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41163.62-14.58%
Drugs2048.2681.82%
Anti-social behaviour1823.5412.50%
Public order1421.19-26.32%
Other theft1216.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.13-41.67%
Shoplifting68.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons57.06150.00%
Bicycle theft45.89100.00%
Vehicle crime44.7133.33%
Burglary44.71300.00%
Other crime24.71100.00%
Theft from the person12.35-50.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48158.91-15.79%
Public order1956.5072.73%
Anti-social behaviour1622.3723.08%
Shoplifting1218.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1214.13200.00%
Drugs1114.13-8.33%
Other theft612.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime37.060.00%
Possession of weapons23.530.00%
Theft from the person22.350.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Burglary11.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57156.56-9.52%
Shoplifting1867.1063.64%
Anti-social behaviour1321.19-40.91%
Other theft1215.3050.00%
Drugs1214.13-40.00%
Public order1114.13-15.38%
Burglary512.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.890.00%
Other crime14.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63180.1065.79%
Anti-social behaviour2274.1615.79%
Drugs2025.9017.65%
Public order1323.54-18.75%
Shoplifting1115.3083.33%
Other theft812.95-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.4233.33%
Possession of weapons34.7150.00%
Other crime23.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Theft from the person22.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.35100.00%
Robbery12.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38140.08-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour1944.7326.67%
Drugs1722.37-26.09%
Public order1620.01-20.00%
Other theft918.8328.57%
Shoplifting610.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.060.00%
Theft from the person33.530.00%
Burglary23.53-50.00%
Other crime22.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Bicycle theft12.35-66.67%
Robbery11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49167.15-5.77%
Drugs2357.68155.56%
Public order2027.0717.65%
Anti-social behaviour1523.54-53.12%
Other theft717.6616.67%
Shoplifting68.2450.00%
Burglary47.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.71-57.14%
Other crime33.53200.00%
Theft from the person33.53200.00%
Bicycle theft33.530.00%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Robbery22.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52155.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3261.210.00%
Public order1737.670.00%
Drugs920.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.590.00%
Other theft68.240.00%
Shoplifting47.060.00%
Bicycle theft34.710.00%
Theft from the person13.530.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202450
July 202459
June 202447
May 202446
April 202454
March 202441
February 202448
January 202457
December 202363
November 202338
October 202349
September 202352

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202415
May 202422
April 20249
March 20246
February 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202432
July 202431
June 202433
May 202423
April 202418
March 202418
February 202416
January 202413
December 202322
November 202319
October 202315
September 202332

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 234 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202422
June 202421
May 202415
April 202426
March 202414
February 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 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 20247
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 202420
February 202411
January 202412
December 202320
November 202317
October 202323
September 20239

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dixon Street
    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