WA1 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2HU

WA1 2HU, Warrington has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 234.62 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2HU, encompassing approximately 136 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA1 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bostock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WA1 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10234.62-50.00%
Other theft573.320.00%
Shoplifting436.66100.00%
Public order429.330.00%
Drugs329.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.0050.00%
Burglary222.000.00%
Possession of weapons114.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20271.2881.82%
Public order4146.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.00-60.00%
Burglary214.660.00%
Shoplifting214.66-33.33%
Robbery114.660.00%
Other crime17.330.00%
Drugs17.330.00%
Vehicle crime17.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11197.96-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour580.650.00%
Shoplifting336.66-62.50%
Other theft222.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.66-33.33%
Public order214.66-77.78%
Theft from the person114.660.00%
Other crime17.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12351.930.00%
Public order987.98200.00%
Shoplifting865.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour558.66400.00%
Vehicle crime536.660.00%
Other theft436.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.33200.00%
Burglary122.00-75.00%
Other crime17.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12234.6220.00%
Shoplifting887.98700.00%
Burglary458.660.00%
Public order329.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.000.00%
Bicycle theft17.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.33-66.67%
Other theft17.33-80.00%
Robbery17.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10161.3025.00%
Other theft573.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson336.66200.00%
Drugs222.00-50.00%
Shoplifting114.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8205.30-46.67%
Shoplifting458.660.00%
Drugs429.33300.00%
Public order329.33200.00%
Other crime322.00200.00%
Other theft122.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.33-75.00%
Burglary17.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime17.330.00%
Bicycle theft17.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15234.6266.67%
Shoplifting4109.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour429.33300.00%
Other theft329.330.00%
Burglary222.00100.00%
Other crime114.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.33-83.33%
Public order17.33-50.00%
Drugs17.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9168.64-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson665.99500.00%
Public order243.990.00%
Shoplifting214.66-60.00%
Burglary114.660.00%
Drugs17.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime17.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14241.9655.56%
Shoplifting5102.65-16.67%
Other theft436.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.33100.00%
Public order214.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons214.66100.00%
Burglary114.66-66.67%
Drugs17.330.00%
Vehicle crime17.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9249.290.00%
Public order665.99100.00%
Shoplifting643.99500.00%
Burglary343.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.00100.00%
Other theft214.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime214.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.66-75.00%
Drugs17.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons17.330.00%
Other crime17.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9212.630.00%
Drugs565.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour436.660.00%
Other theft329.330.00%
Public order322.000.00%
Burglary222.000.00%
Robbery114.660.00%
Shoplifting17.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202420
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Percy Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bostock Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Barnabas Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Crosfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leicester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bramhall Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manley Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Delamere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Selby Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Old Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1