WA2 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 0RU

WA2 0RU, Warrington has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This WA2 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 0RU, encompassing approximately 4458 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Severn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 2
  • Vulcan Close with total crimes: 2

WA2 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.49-40.00%
Public order30.6750.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.38-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-57.14%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.38700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.79-12.50%
Public order41.57-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4914.29%
Public order81.79300.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.18-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.59-12.50%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.8956.52%
Anti-social behaviour88.07100.00%
Other theft21.79-50.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.424.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.16100.00%
Drugs40.90300.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.63-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour24.93-33.33%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.9553.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.16-25.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.06-37.50%
Other theft43.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.85-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson55.38400.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.830.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202424
June 202424
May 202420
April 202416
March 202436
February 202423
January 202422
December 202323
November 202315
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Severn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Swift Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blackbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Avery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Grasmere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1