WA1 9WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 9WH

WA1 9WH, Warrington has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 175.94 per 1,000 population. This WA1 9WH 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 9WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 9WH, encompassing approximately 187 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 9WH area, explore the WA1 9WH 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 (-52.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA1 9WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bostock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WA1 9WH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10175.94-52.38%
Other theft653.320.00%
Shoplifting431.99100.00%
Public order421.330.00%
Drugs321.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.9950.00%
Burglary215.990.00%
Possession of weapons110.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21202.6090.91%
Public order4111.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.99-60.00%
Burglary210.66100.00%
Shoplifting210.66-33.33%
Robbery110.660.00%
Other crime15.330.00%
Drugs15.330.00%
Vehicle crime15.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11165.28-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour558.650.00%
Other theft426.660.00%
Shoplifting321.33-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson215.99-50.00%
Public order210.66-77.78%
Burglary110.660.00%
Drugs15.330.00%
Theft from the person15.330.00%
Other crime15.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15250.59-11.76%
Public order979.97200.00%
Shoplifting847.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour542.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson426.66300.00%
Other theft421.33100.00%
Burglary121.33-75.00%
Other crime15.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17202.6054.55%
Shoplifting890.64700.00%
Burglary442.65300.00%
Public order321.330.00%
Other theft215.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour110.660.00%
Bicycle theft15.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.33-75.00%
Robbery15.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11143.9537.50%
Other theft658.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson431.990.00%
Drugs221.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons110.660.00%
Burglary15.330.00%
Shoplifting15.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8143.95-50.00%
Shoplifting442.650.00%
Drugs421.33300.00%
Public order321.33200.00%
Other crime315.99200.00%
Other theft115.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.33-75.00%
Burglary15.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.330.00%
Bicycle theft15.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16170.6177.78%
Shoplifting485.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.33300.00%
Other theft221.330.00%
Burglary210.66100.00%
Other crime110.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.33-83.33%
Public order15.33-66.67%
Drugs15.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9133.29-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson647.98500.00%
Public order331.9950.00%
Shoplifting215.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons110.66-50.00%
Burglary15.330.00%
Drugs15.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.330.00%

In November 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 offences14175.940.00%
Shoplifting574.64-16.67%
Other theft426.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.33100.00%
Public order210.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons210.66100.00%
Burglary110.66-66.67%
Drugs15.330.00%
Vehicle crime15.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14207.9355.56%
Public order674.64100.00%
Shoplifting631.99500.00%
Burglary331.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.99100.00%
Other theft210.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime210.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.66-75.00%
Drugs15.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons15.330.00%
Other crime15.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9154.620.00%
Drugs547.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.660.00%
Other theft321.330.00%
Public order315.990.00%
Burglary215.990.00%
Robbery110.660.00%
Shoplifting15.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202421
June 202411
May 202415
April 202417
March 202411
February 20248
January 202416
December 20239
November 202314
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 9WH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Percy Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bostock Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Barnabas Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Crosfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leicester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bramhall Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dalewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arpley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manley Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Selby Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Old Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1