FORSTER STREET, WA2 7AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 7AX

FORSTER STREET, WA2 7AX, Warrington has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This WA2 7AX 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 7AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 7AX, encompassing approximately 5320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA2 7AX 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

FORSTER STREET, WA2 7AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2213.64%
Shoplifting94.7028.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.6933.33%
Public order51.500.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Other theft30.75-57.14%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.0337.50%
Shoplifting74.1340.00%
Other theft71.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Public order50.94-28.57%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.77-20.00%
Other theft83.01300.00%
Public order71.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-16.67%
Shoplifting50.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.75-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.845.26%
Anti-social behaviour143.76180.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.13200.00%
Shoplifting61.13-25.00%
Public order51.13-37.50%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.52-13.64%
Public order83.5760.00%
Shoplifting81.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-28.57%
Drugs30.94-50.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.59-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1375.00%
Other theft61.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1350.00%
Shoplifting61.13100.00%
Drugs61.13500.00%
Other crime51.130.00%
Public order50.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1538.89%
Public order64.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-33.33%
Burglary40.750.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Shoplifting30.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.21-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson63.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-40.00%
Shoplifting61.130.00%
Public order51.1366.67%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.7845.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.4566.67%
Shoplifting61.880.00%
Other theft41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Public order30.56-50.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.08-28.57%
Public order63.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1325.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Drugs10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.4055.56%
Other theft85.2660.00%
Shoplifting61.5050.00%
Drugs51.13-16.67%
Public order50.94-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour50.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 offences1811.650.00%
Public order113.380.00%
Drugs62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Shoplifting40.940.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202416
June 202420
May 202419
April 202422
March 202425
February 202418
January 202429
December 202320
November 202328
October 202318

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 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 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 4 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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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 7AX 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. Lythgoes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. St Peter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Scott Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Annie Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Houghton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garner Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Amelia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Roome Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Oliver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Greenings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chorley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Laira Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leonard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1