TOWN HILL, WA1 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2NG

TOWN HILL, WA1 2NG, Warrington has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.52 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2NG, encompassing approximately 1126 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-5.08% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

WA1 2NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

TOWN HILL, WA1 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56130.52-5.08%
Drugs1849.7228.57%
Public order1615.98-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour1614.21-58.97%
Shoplifting1414.2116.67%
Other theft1112.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.77-28.57%
Bicycle theft24.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.78100.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-33.33%
Other crime11.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59158.94-15.71%
Anti-social behaviour3952.395.41%
Public order2734.6322.73%
Drugs1423.97-6.67%
Shoplifting1212.43-20.00%
Other theft1110.65-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.77-22.22%
Vehicle crime36.2250.00%
Bicycle theft22.66-60.00%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-83.33%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70177.5837.25%
Anti-social behaviour3762.15-11.90%
Public order2232.850.00%
Shoplifting1519.530.00%
Drugs1513.3250.00%
Other theft1213.3271.43%
Criminal damage and arson910.650.00%
Possession of weapons67.9950.00%
Bicycle theft55.33-37.50%
Other crime24.440.00%
Burglary21.78-33.33%
Theft from the person21.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-33.33%
Robbery11.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51158.948.51%
Anti-social behaviour4245.2840.00%
Public order2237.29-15.38%
Shoplifting1519.53-37.50%
Drugs1013.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.88-35.71%
Bicycle theft87.990.00%
Other theft77.10-30.00%
Possession of weapons46.22300.00%
Vehicle crime33.5550.00%
Burglary32.66-25.00%
Theft from the person22.66-60.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Robbery11.78-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47163.38-25.40%
Anti-social behaviour3041.7350.00%
Public order2626.648.33%
Shoplifting2423.09140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1421.3140.00%
Other theft1012.4366.67%
Bicycle theft88.88166.67%
Drugs87.10-33.33%
Theft from the person57.10400.00%
Burglary44.44100.00%
Robbery33.5550.00%
Vehicle crime22.66100.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Possession of weapons11.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63139.4031.25%
Public order2455.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour2021.31-9.09%
Drugs1217.76-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1010.6542.86%
Shoplifting108.8866.67%
Other theft68.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft35.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.66-33.33%
Robbery21.78100.00%
Burglary21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.78-66.67%
Theft from the person10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48134.08-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour2242.6215.79%
Drugs2119.5375.00%
Public order1618.65-15.79%
Other theft1214.2171.43%
Criminal damage and arson710.65-56.25%
Shoplifting66.22-60.00%
Bicycle theft55.3366.67%
Vehicle crime34.440.00%
Burglary32.6650.00%
Possession of weapons32.6650.00%
Theft from the person22.66-33.33%
Other crime21.780.00%
Robbery11.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57142.07-3.39%
Public order1950.6158.33%
Anti-social behaviour1916.8735.71%
Criminal damage and arson1616.87300.00%
Shoplifting1514.21-25.00%
Drugs1213.320.00%
Other theft710.65-30.00%
Bicycle theft36.2250.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Theft from the person32.660.00%
Other crime22.66-33.33%
Burglary21.780.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59122.53-11.94%
Shoplifting2052.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour1417.76-36.36%
Public order1212.43-7.69%
Drugs1210.65-47.83%
Other theft1010.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson48.880.00%
Other crime33.55200.00%
Bicycle theft22.66-33.33%
Burglary21.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67146.5155.81%
Drugs2359.4935.29%
Anti-social behaviour2220.4215.79%
Shoplifting1519.53200.00%
Public order1313.32-23.53%
Other theft911.54-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson47.99100.00%
Theft from the person33.5550.00%
Bicycle theft32.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.66100.00%
Possession of weapons21.78100.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43114.54-18.87%
Anti-social behaviour1938.185.56%
Public order1716.87-22.73%
Drugs1715.09-26.09%
Other theft1315.0962.50%
Bicycle theft511.5425.00%
Shoplifting54.44-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson24.44-33.33%
Theft from the person21.78-33.33%
Burglary21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.78-66.67%
Other crime10.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.89-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53143.84-20.90%
Drugs2347.06130.00%
Public order2220.4229.41%
Anti-social behaviour1819.53-43.75%
Shoplifting1315.9862.50%
Other theft811.5414.29%
Burglary47.10100.00%
Bicycle theft43.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Robbery32.660.00%
Other crime32.66200.00%
Theft from the person32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.66100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67144.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour3259.490.00%
Public order1728.410.00%
Drugs1015.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.880.00%
Shoplifting87.990.00%
Other theft77.100.00%
Bicycle theft66.220.00%
Vehicle crime35.330.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 202416
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202415
June 202410
May 20248
April 202412
March 202421
February 202412
January 202412
December 202323
November 202317
October 202323
September 202310

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202422
June 202422
May 202426
April 202424
March 202416
February 202419
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202459
July 202470
June 202451
May 202447
April 202463
March 202448
February 202457
January 202459
December 202367
November 202343
October 202353
September 202367

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202439
July 202437
June 202442
May 202430
April 202420
March 202422
February 202419
January 202414
December 202322
November 202319
October 202318
September 202332

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202415
June 202415
May 202424
April 202410
March 20246
February 202415
January 202420
December 202315
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bridge Foot
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tilley Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Patten Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Chapel Yard
    Total7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bennett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Regent Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Friars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barbauld Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Suez Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Town Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Prince Henry Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dutton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. St Austins Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Academy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Edgworth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rolleston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Kendrick Street
    Total1
    Other theft1