WA1 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 1QS

WA1 1QS, Warrington has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 254.42 per 1,000 population. This WA1 1QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA1 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA1 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 1QS, encompassing approximately 628 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-16.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

WA1 1QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19

WA1 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54254.42-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour3285.876.67%
Public order2150.8840.00%
Other theft1333.3962.50%
Drugs1220.67-7.69%
Shoplifting1219.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson519.08-16.67%
Burglary37.950.00%
Vehicle crime24.770.00%
Theft from the person23.180.00%
Other crime13.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.59-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.59-80.00%
Robbery11.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65273.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30103.360.00%
Public order1547.70-16.67%
Shoplifting1523.85-6.25%
Drugs1323.8530.00%
Other theft820.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.72-14.29%
Bicycle theft59.540.00%
Possession of weapons57.9566.67%
Burglary37.950.00%
Other crime24.770.00%
Theft from the person23.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.18-33.33%
Robbery13.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50252.83-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour3079.5130.43%
Public order1847.70-18.18%
Shoplifting1628.62-46.67%
Drugs1025.4442.86%
Other theft815.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson712.72-46.15%
Bicycle theft511.13-28.57%
Vehicle crime37.9550.00%
Burglary34.770.00%
Possession of weapons34.77200.00%
Theft from the person34.77-40.00%
Other crime24.770.00%
Robbery13.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52279.86-5.45%
Shoplifting3082.6976.47%
Anti-social behaviour2347.7035.29%
Public order2236.5715.79%
Criminal damage and arson1334.9844.44%
Bicycle theft720.67250.00%
Drugs711.13-12.50%
Other theft611.130.00%
Theft from the person59.54400.00%
Burglary37.95-25.00%
Robbery34.7750.00%
Vehicle crime24.770.00%
Other crime23.18100.00%
Possession of weapons13.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55227.3934.15%
Public order1987.4626.67%
Anti-social behaviour1730.210.00%
Shoplifting1727.03142.86%
Criminal damage and arson927.030.00%
Drugs814.31-46.67%
Other theft612.72-45.45%
Burglary49.540.00%
Bicycle theft26.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.18-50.00%
Robbery23.18100.00%
Theft from the person13.18-50.00%
Other crime11.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41216.25-21.15%
Anti-social behaviour1765.1913.33%
Public order1527.03-25.00%
Drugs1523.8587.50%
Other theft1123.8583.33%
Criminal damage and arson917.49-43.75%
Shoplifting714.31-56.25%
Bicycle theft411.13100.00%
Vehicle crime46.36100.00%
Possession of weapons46.36100.00%
Burglary46.3633.33%
Theft from the person26.36-33.33%
Other crime23.18100.00%
Robbery13.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52232.166.12%
Public order2082.6953.85%
Criminal damage and arson1631.80300.00%
Shoplifting1625.44-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour1525.4436.36%
Drugs823.85-20.00%
Other theft612.72-60.00%
Burglary39.540.00%
Theft from the person34.770.00%
Vehicle crime24.77100.00%
Possession of weapons23.180.00%
Bicycle theft23.180.00%
Other crime13.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49205.12-2.00%
Shoplifting2277.9257.14%
Other theft1534.9866.67%
Public order1323.85-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour1120.67-42.11%
Drugs1017.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson415.90-20.00%
Burglary36.36200.00%
Vehicle crime14.770.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50219.4335.14%
Anti-social behaviour1979.5135.71%
Drugs1530.217.14%
Public order1423.8527.27%
Shoplifting1422.2675.00%
Other theft922.26-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.31400.00%
Theft from the person37.9550.00%
Possession of weapons34.7750.00%
Bicycle theft24.770.00%
Vehicle crime13.18-50.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Robbery11.590.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37170.14-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour1458.83-6.67%
Drugs1422.26-30.00%
Public order1122.26-42.11%
Other theft1017.4925.00%
Shoplifting815.90-46.67%
Vehicle crime212.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.180.00%
Theft from the person23.18-33.33%
Burglary23.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.18-75.00%
Other crime11.59-66.67%
Robbery11.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46238.52-11.54%
Drugs2073.14122.22%
Public order1931.8011.76%
Anti-social behaviour1530.21-50.00%
Shoplifting1523.85114.29%
Other theft823.8533.33%
Burglary612.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft46.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime36.3650.00%
Other crime34.77200.00%
Theft from the person34.770.00%
Robbery24.77100.00%
Possession of weapons23.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52222.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour3082.690.00%
Public order1747.700.00%
Drugs927.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.310.00%
Shoplifting712.720.00%
Other theft611.130.00%
Bicycle theft59.540.00%
Vehicle crime27.950.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Other crime13.180.00%
Robbery11.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 202465
June 202450
May 202452
April 202455
March 202441
February 202452
January 202449
December 202350
November 202337
October 202346
September 202352

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202430
June 202430
May 202423
April 202417
March 202417
February 202415
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 202315
September 202330

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 202416
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 20248
January 202410
December 202315
November 202314
October 202320
September 20239

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202415
June 202418
May 202422
April 202419
March 202415
February 202420
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 202430
April 202417
March 20247
February 202416
January 202422
December 202314
November 20238
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Patten Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Academy Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chapel Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Austins Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hill Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Prince Henry Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Paul Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Suez Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Town Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Central Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Springfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Winmarleigh Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Hanover Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Friars Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crown Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warrington Central (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Allen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Edgworth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Regent Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Crosfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Arpley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Palmyra Square North
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Cairo Street
    Total1
    Public order1