HANDLEY DRIVE, WA2 0GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 0GN

HANDLEY DRIVE, WA2 0GN, Warrington has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This WA2 0GN 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 0GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 0GN, encompassing approximately 3501 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 0GN area, explore the WA2 0GN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA2 0GN area, visit the WA2 0GN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA2 0GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bawtry Court with total crimes: 4
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Gosport Close with total crimes: 2

HANDLEY DRIVE, WA2 0GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1418.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.14-64.52%
Criminal damage and arson53.14-50.00%
Public order21.43-66.67%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.1419.23%
Criminal damage and arson108.8511.11%
Public order62.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-62.50%
Other crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson97.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.570.00%
Public order62.2820.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1414.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.57-20.00%
Public order52.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.85-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.0042.86%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0017.65%
Anti-social behaviour75.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Public order11.14-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.57-15.00%
Public order44.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1411.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0038.46%
Drugs35.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-20.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.71-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson53.71400.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.140.00%
Public order36.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202431
June 202426
May 202416
April 202414
March 202420
February 202417
January 202420
December 202318
November 202313
October 202313
September 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bawtry Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Martin Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Gosport Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Catfoss Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Duxford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Unsworth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Biggin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Avery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1