DORSET WAY, WA1 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 4LQ

DORSET WAY, WA1 4LQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population. This WA1 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 4LQ, encompassing approximately 1941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA1 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorne Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hillock Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

DORSET WAY, WA1 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.150.00%
Shoplifting22.06100.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.610.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.18150.00%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.64-60.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.03-33.33%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 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 offences55.6766.67%
Shoplifting32.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-50.00%
Shoplifting31.55-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.24166.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.12200.00%
Other crime13.090.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Shoplifting31.55-40.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8875.00%
Shoplifting57.21150.00%
Public order22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-83.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.88166.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.12100.00%
Other theft43.090.00%
Shoplifting22.060.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 202314
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hillock Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Margaret Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Queens Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1