WA1 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 4AQ

WA1 4AQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This WA1 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 4AQ, encompassing approximately 1648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 4AQ area, explore the WA1 4AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA1 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorne Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wentworth Avenue with total crimes: 1

WA1 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.82-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.85-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8966.67%
Public order23.030.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0766.67%
Shoplifting33.03-62.50%
Other crime11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.49166.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.850.00%
Public order11.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.49300.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Public order31.82200.00%
Shoplifting31.82-40.00%
Burglary11.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.280.00%
Shoplifting24.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bridge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1