WA2 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 7AQ

WA2 7AQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.71 per 1,000 population. This WA2 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 7AQ, encompassing approximately 4595 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 7AQ area, explore the WA2 7AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

WA2 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Dickenson Street with total crimes: 5
  • St Benedicts Close with total crimes: 4

WA2 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.719.09%
Shoplifting95.2228.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-22.22%
Public order51.520.00%
Drugs51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Other theft30.65-62.50%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.5857.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.79200.00%
Other theft81.9614.29%
Shoplifting71.7440.00%
Public order51.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.01-26.32%
Public order73.0540.00%
Other theft71.52250.00%
Shoplifting51.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.84-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour134.13225.00%
Shoplifting62.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.310.00%
Public order51.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.0966.67%
Other theft21.090.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1916.67%
Public order84.5760.00%
Shoplifting81.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-42.86%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Drugs20.65-66.67%
Other theft20.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.49-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour73.9240.00%
Other theft61.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31100.00%
Shoplifting61.31100.00%
Drugs61.31500.00%
Public order51.31-16.67%
Other crime41.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.3135.29%
Public order65.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Other theft40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-57.14%
Shoplifting30.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.66-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.7075.00%
Shoplifting61.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-44.44%
Public order41.09100.00%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.2721.05%
Anti-social behaviour95.0050.00%
Shoplifting61.960.00%
Other theft51.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Robbery30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences198.70-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour64.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3125.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.6222.22%
Other theft94.7950.00%
Shoplifting61.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-33.33%
Drugs40.87-20.00%
Public order40.87-63.64%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.490.00%
Public order113.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.390.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Drugs51.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.090.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202414
June 202419
May 202421
April 202418
March 202423
February 202417
January 202423
December 202319
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202413
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dickenson Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Benedicts Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Watkin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Orford Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sharp Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Winifred Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Monks Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Hale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Buckley Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Lythgoes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. St Peter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Scott Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Annie Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Amelia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roome Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Oliver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Greenings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chorley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Laira Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leonard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1