BATTERSBY LANE, WA2 7EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 7EP

BATTERSBY LANE, WA2 7EP, Warrington has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This WA2 7EP 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 7EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 7EP, encompassing approximately 4824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WA2 7EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • O'Leary Street with total crimes: 6
  • Dickenson Street with total crimes: 5
  • Marsh House Lane with total crimes: 5

BATTERSBY LANE, WA2 7EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.4718.52%
Anti-social behaviour76.6340.00%
Public order61.4520.00%
Drugs51.2466.67%
Shoplifting41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Other theft20.62-75.00%
Other crime20.41-60.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.4758.82%
Other theft85.60100.00%
Other crime51.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0425.00%
Public order51.04-50.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.33-26.09%
Public order103.52233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-60.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.574.55%
Anti-social behaviour104.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0766.67%
Public order31.04-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.95-15.38%
Public order74.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4520.00%
Drugs31.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6250.00%
Other theft20.62-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.444.00%
Other theft65.3950.00%
Public order51.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Drugs40.83300.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.3631.58%
Anti-social behaviour55.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.67-26.92%
Shoplifting43.94-33.33%
Public order30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-75.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.688.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.39140.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.49133.33%
Shoplifting61.450.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.91-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour54.9766.67%
Public order41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Drugs10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.6824.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.43100.00%
Shoplifting52.07150.00%
Other theft41.04-33.33%
Drugs40.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Public order30.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.640.00%
Public order85.180.00%
Other theft61.660.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 202417
June 202423
May 202422
April 202426
March 202425
February 202419
January 202426
December 202324
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20246
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. O'Leary Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dickenson Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Marsh House Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Benedicts Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. Orford Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sharp Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Winifred Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Monks Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Cabul Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Houghton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Garner Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Amelia Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roome Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Greenings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chorley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cobden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Laira Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Leonard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hume Street
    Total1
    Drugs1