WA1 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2DQ

WA1 2DQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.22 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2DQ, encompassing approximately 1308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA1 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carol Street with total crimes: 10
  • Fairclough Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WA1 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.22100.00%
Shoplifting1315.29116.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.9450.00%
Other theft44.59100.00%
Possession of weapons23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.05-28.57%
Public order67.640.00%
Shoplifting64.59100.00%
Drugs54.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.82300.00%
Other theft23.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.7540.00%
Public order610.70200.00%
Other theft54.590.00%
Shoplifting33.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.93-16.67%
Shoplifting67.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.93-14.29%
Shoplifting129.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.17200.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Robbery11.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.81180.00%
Shoplifting1010.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.640.00%
Vehicle crime33.82-25.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Other theft22.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.58-16.67%
Shoplifting53.82-70.59%
Vehicle crime43.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Bicycle theft22.290.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1732.101600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.99-6.67%
Public order510.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.40114.29%
Drugs511.47400.00%
Other theft23.820.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-66.67%
Burglary11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.76-92.86%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.70-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.35500.00%
Other theft24.59-60.00%
Drugs11.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.9366.67%
Shoplifting1415.297.69%
Other theft510.7066.67%
Drugs23.820.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1334.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.940.00%
Burglary49.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Other theft32.290.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 20245
February 20246
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20245
February 202417
January 202417
December 20231
November 202314
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carol Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairclough Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howley Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Grove Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Spires View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nora Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Beatrice Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. York Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Villars Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harbord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shrewsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hewitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A5061
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1