WA1 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2LD

WA1 2LD, Warrington has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.98 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2LD, encompassing approximately 2951 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WA1 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tilley Street with total crimes: 11
  • Fairclough Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • St Elphins Close with total crimes: 4

WA1 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.9870.59%
Anti-social behaviour79.83-22.22%
Shoplifting72.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Public order31.36-76.92%
Drugs31.02-25.00%
Other theft21.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.33-48.48%
Public order135.7618.18%
Anti-social behaviour94.4180.00%
Shoplifting63.050.00%
Other theft52.03-28.57%
Drugs41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.0983.33%
Public order1111.1857.14%
Other theft73.73250.00%
Shoplifting62.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Other crime31.690.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

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 offences1819.99-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.1062.50%
Public order74.41-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Bicycle theft41.36300.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Other theft21.36-71.43%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.98-4.76%
Public order96.7812.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.0533.33%
Other theft72.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting41.36-20.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.980.00%
Public order87.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.710.00%
Shoplifting52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other theft31.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs20.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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 offences2115.9310.53%
Drugs77.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.03400.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Public order21.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.28-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour76.440.00%
Public order52.3725.00%
Drugs51.69150.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Theft from the person21.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.30-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour78.81133.33%
Shoplifting52.37-58.33%
Public order41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.3135.00%
Shoplifting129.15140.00%
Drugs74.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-25.00%
Public order31.02-50.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.60-35.48%
Public order66.78-25.00%
Shoplifting52.03-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.6933.33%
Other theft41.360.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.030.00%
Shoplifting1110.500.00%
Public order83.730.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202417
July 202433
June 202418
May 202420
April 202421
March 202421
February 202419
January 202426
December 202327
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20242
October 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tilley Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fairclough Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Elphins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Howley Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bennett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Spires View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nora Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Villars Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dutton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Harbord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Academy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1