WA1 2PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2PB

WA1 2PB, Warrington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2PB 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 2PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2PB, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA1 2PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Elphins Close with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Street with total crimes: 3

WA1 2PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.76-52.63%
Public order43.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7472.73%
Shoplifting46.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.9150.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.98-25.00%
Other theft23.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.03-14.29%
Burglary54.270.00%
Shoplifting41.780.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.18-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour34.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.32-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour36.05-50.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.4518.75%
Anti-social behaviour66.76500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3960.00%
Shoplifting75.69600.00%
Drugs32.490.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.40-47.37%
Vehicle crime33.56200.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.45137.50%
Other theft56.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Shoplifting21.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.960.00%
Shoplifting62.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202419
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 202417
January 202419
December 202316
November 202310
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Elphins Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fairfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Howley Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Salisbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spires View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nora Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Abney Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kerridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glazebrook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Villars Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1