WA1 2WW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 2WW

WA1 2WW, Warrington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WA1 2WW 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 2WW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 2WW, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA1 2WW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Padley Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 2
  • College Close with total crimes: 2

WA1 2WW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.86-35.71%
Public order34.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.3050.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.82166.67%
Robbery24.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.950.00%
Burglary54.690.00%
Other theft22.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.34-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.69200.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3011.11%
Other crime15.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.69100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.30-25.00%
Drugs23.130.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.17100.00%
Other theft11.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.91150.00%
Other theft45.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202414
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Padley Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wood Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. College Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Howley Meadows
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Abney Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kerridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grindleford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robson Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mote Hill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glazebrook Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Katherines Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1