WA2 0SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 0SP

WA2 0SP, Warrington has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This WA2 0SP 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 0SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 0SP, encompassing approximately 4075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 0SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cinnamon Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Gayhurst Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Severn Close with total crimes: 3

WA2 0SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.91-50.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.85-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-60.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.23-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson107.3611.11%
Public order52.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-37.50%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2160.00%
Public order41.9633.33%
Drugs20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5754.55%
Anti-social behaviour54.170.00%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In April 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 offences117.12-65.62%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-16.67%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 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 offences208.59-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson34.91200.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.5531.82%
Shoplifting37.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.36100.00%
Other theft25.40-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.89-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70-40.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.10-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson54.9166.67%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.100.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202430
June 202434
May 202417
April 202411
March 202432
February 202420
January 202429
December 202322
November 202311
October 202320
September 202333

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cinnamon Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Gayhurst Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Severn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gosport Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Langdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1