ORFORD LANE, WA2 7BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 7BS

ORFORD LANE, WA2 7BS, Warrington has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.14 per 1,000 population. This WA2 7BS 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 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 7BS, encompassing approximately 4028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

WA2 7BS 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

ORFORD LANE, WA2 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.14-4.17%
Shoplifting105.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.48-36.36%
Drugs51.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.74-57.14%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.6384.62%
Anti-social behaviour115.96450.00%
Other theft72.7316.67%
Shoplifting61.7420.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.68-31.58%
Other theft63.23500.00%
Public order51.49-16.67%
Shoplifting51.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-81.82%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.40-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.73200.00%
Public order61.49-40.00%
Shoplifting61.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.4966.67%
Other theft11.240.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6611.11%
Public order104.96100.00%
Shoplifting82.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-62.50%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.50-83.33%
Other theft10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.64-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4733.33%
Other theft61.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.49100.00%
Shoplifting61.49100.00%
Drugs61.49500.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Other crime41.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9650.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Shoplifting30.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.42-9.09%
Shoplifting64.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-55.56%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In January 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 offences2214.4029.41%
Anti-social behaviour95.4650.00%
Shoplifting62.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.43-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour64.22-14.29%
Public order41.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.50-77.78%
Drugs10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences2214.8922.22%
Other theft95.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2375.00%
Public order61.74-45.45%
Shoplifting51.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-42.86%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences1815.39-47.06%
Public order114.47266.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.7340.00%
Other theft61.7450.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-55.56%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.230.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202413
June 202419
May 202420
April 202418
March 202420
February 202420
January 202422
December 202317
November 202322
October 202318
September 202334

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 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
September 20234

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
June 202411
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 7BS 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Sharp Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Winifred Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Buckley Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Lythgoes Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. St Peter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Scott Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Annie Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Oliver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Greenings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chorley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Laira Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leonard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1