WA2 0PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 0PF

WA2 0PF, Warrington has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This WA2 0PF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA2 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA2 0PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 0PF, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-70.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 0PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appletree Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Blenheim Close with total crimes: 3

WA2 0PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.9726.32%
Public order47.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-20.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-50.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.0518.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85400.00%
Public order51.54150.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.34220.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9450.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.94-54.55%
Other theft31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1822.22%
Public order23.400.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-35.71%
Public order22.78100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4175.00%
Shoplifting34.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0214.29%
Public order22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.71-22.22%
Drugs32.16200.00%
Public order20.93100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.63-50.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.270.00%
Other crime35.560.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202424
June 202419
May 202416
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Appletree Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Blenheim Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cinnamon Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wasley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gayhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Blackbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Winfrith Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Millport Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Edgars Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1