WHARF STREET, WA1 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2HT

WHARF STREET, WA1 2HT, Warrington has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.40 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2HT, encompassing approximately 1483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 2HT area, explore the WA1 2HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA1 2HT area, visit the WA1 2HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA1 2HT 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

WHARF STREET, WA1 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.40130.00%
Shoplifting1315.50116.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.7650.00%
Other theft44.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7050.00%
Possession of weapons22.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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 offences1025.61-41.18%
Public order66.740.00%
Shoplifting64.04100.00%
Drugs54.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37300.00%
Other theft22.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.6130.77%
Public order611.46200.00%
Other theft54.040.00%
Shoplifting33.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.928.33%
Shoplifting68.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%

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 offences1220.22-20.00%
Shoplifting128.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.09200.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.31200.00%
Shoplifting1010.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.740.00%
Burglary33.370.00%
Vehicle crime32.02-40.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Other theft22.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.370.00%
Shoplifting53.37-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour43.3733.33%
Other theft32.7050.00%
Bicycle theft22.020.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting1721.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.46-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1730.331600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1611.466.67%
Public order510.78150.00%
Vehicle crime33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

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 offences1519.55150.00%
Drugs510.11400.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-66.67%
Shoplifting11.35-92.86%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.44500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.04-71.43%
Other theft24.04-60.00%
Drugs11.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.350.00%
Shoplifting1414.150.00%
Other theft59.440.00%
Drugs23.370.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 202412
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 202416
December 202315
November 20236
October 202321

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2HT 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. St Elphins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Howley Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Grove Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Spires View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nora Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Beatrice Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. York Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Villars Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harbord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Shrewsbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hewitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A5061
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1