WA1 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2DB

WA1 2DB, Warrington has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.47 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2DB, encompassing approximately 2637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 2DB area, explore the WA1 2DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA1 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tilley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Academy Street with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 6

WA1 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.47-48.28%
Public order125.699.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.55100.00%
Other theft53.03-28.57%
Drugs51.9066.67%
Shoplifting31.90-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.3061.11%
Public order1110.9937.50%
Shoplifting84.17166.67%
Other theft73.03250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-69.23%
Drugs31.5250.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.82116.67%
Public order84.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Bicycle theft41.52300.00%
Shoplifting31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Other theft21.14-66.67%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.200.00%
Public order86.82-11.11%
Other theft63.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Shoplifting21.52-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.33-14.29%
Public order96.82350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.410.00%
Shoplifting42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.52-40.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Drugs20.76-71.43%
Other theft20.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5831.25%
Drugs77.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.650.00%
Other theft62.2720.00%
Vehicle crime52.270.00%
Public order21.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.0720.00%
Public order52.27-16.67%
Drugs51.90150.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.30-4.00%
Public order69.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2766.67%
Drugs21.90-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.0938.89%
Shoplifting99.4880.00%
Drugs83.41166.67%
Burglary33.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-50.00%
Public order21.14-66.67%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.20-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour66.82200.00%
Public order62.27-14.29%
Other theft52.2766.67%
Shoplifting51.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.900.00%
Drugs31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.9965.00%
Public order712.5140.00%
Shoplifting52.65-28.57%
Other theft31.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-66.67%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.090.00%
Shoplifting77.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.650.00%
Public order52.270.00%
Burglary41.900.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202429
June 202418
May 202418
April 202418
March 202421
February 202416
January 202424
December 202325
November 202318
October 202333
September 202320

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 2DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tilley Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Academy Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bennett Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fairclough Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5061
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Howley Meadows
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dutton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Harbord Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parr Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Mote Hill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Katherines Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Spires View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pinders Farm Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1