MEREWOOD CLOSE, WA2 0GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 0GA

MEREWOOD CLOSE, WA2 0GA, Warrington has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This WA2 0GA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA2 postcode area, which has experienced 392 crimes and a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA2 0GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 0GA, encompassing approximately 4339 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 0GA area, explore the WA2 0GA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA2 0GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Linnet Close with total crimes: 4
  • Severn Close with total crimes: 3

MEREWOOD CLOSE, WA2 0GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.06-26.67%
Public order45.07100.00%
Drugs30.9250.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.3730.43%
Anti-social behaviour66.91500.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.99-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson35.30-25.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.60-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.99-16.67%
Public order51.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.4442.86%
Public order106.91233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-60.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.53-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2950.00%
Public order47.600.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.99-24.14%
Drugs45.07300.00%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.91-3.33%
Public order36.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.4576.47%
Public order46.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.14-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.37-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.38-33.33%
Public order40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.760.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202423
June 202426
May 202430
April 202421
March 202433
February 202422
January 202429
December 202330
November 202317
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 0GA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bentham Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Linnet Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Severn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bittern Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hughes Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Swift Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poplars Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Concorde Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Honister Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windermere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buttermere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whittaker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1