WA1 1QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 1QY

WA1 1QY, Warrington has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.57 per 1,000 population. This WA1 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 1QY, encompassing approximately 352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA1 1QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilson Patten Street with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • Centre Park Square with total crimes: 4

WA1 1QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.8633.33%
Public order411.350.00%
Shoplifting211.35-66.67%
Other theft15.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.84-50.00%
Drugs12.84-50.00%
Other crime12.840.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting668.08500.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.02-16.67%
Public order414.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.510.00%
Other theft25.670.00%
Drugs25.67-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences648.22-40.00%
Public order417.02-42.86%
Drugs311.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.51100.00%
Vehicle crime15.670.00%
Shoplifting12.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1065.2466.67%
Public order728.36250.00%
Shoplifting319.86200.00%
Vehicle crime18.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences656.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.02-40.00%
Drugs38.510.00%
Public order28.51-77.78%
Other crime25.67100.00%
Vehicle crime15.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%
Other theft12.84-80.00%
Shoplifting12.840.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order976.59800.00%
Other theft525.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.18150.00%
Vehicle crime114.18-50.00%
Other crime12.840.00%
Shoplifting12.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences539.71-44.44%
Other theft214.180.00%
Vehicle crime25.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.67100.00%
Drugs15.670.00%
Public order12.84-80.00%
Possession of weapons12.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.73-10.00%
Public order525.53400.00%
Other theft214.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime15.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.840.00%
Drugs12.840.00%
Shoplifting12.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1065.24150.00%
Burglary428.36300.00%
Other theft311.350.00%
Shoplifting28.51100.00%
Public order15.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.840.00%
Drugs12.840.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences448.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour311.3550.00%
Public order38.5150.00%
Other theft38.510.00%
Other crime18.510.00%
Burglary12.840.00%
Drugs12.840.00%
Shoplifting12.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.020.00%
Public order25.67-50.00%
Shoplifting25.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.67-66.67%
Drugs12.840.00%
Other crime12.840.00%
Possession of weapons12.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences562.400.00%
Public order414.180.00%
Other theft411.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.510.00%
Other crime15.670.00%
Drugs12.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Shoplifting12.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilson Patten Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Centre Park Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Manx Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillberry Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Museum Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1