WOOD STREET, WA1 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 3AY

WOOD STREET, WA1 3AY, Warrington has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This WA1 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 3AY, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 3AY area, explore the WA1 3AY 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA1 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beresford Street with total crimes: 4
  • Buckton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WOOD STREET, WA1 3AY 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.70-16.67%
Public order53.11150.00%
Other theft41.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7350.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83-9.09%
Bicycle theft23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7622.22%
Other theft43.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.800.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.52-20.00%
Bicycle theft23.73100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8350.00%
Other theft24.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11300.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5925.00%
Drugs23.110.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8366.67%
Burglary33.110.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.590.00%
Drugs41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 3AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beresford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckton Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wood Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. College Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Abney Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hume Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Granville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Robson Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Spinners Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mote Hill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weavers Fold
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Glazebrook Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Katherines Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1