WA2 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 7LR

WA2 7LR, Warrington has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.31 per 1,000 population. This WA2 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 7LR, encompassing approximately 1501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA2 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Watkin Street with total crimes: 3
  • Plumtre Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA2 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.31150.00%
Shoplifting56.660.00%
Public order33.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.33-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Public order21.33-66.67%
Other theft11.33-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.3050.00%
Public order611.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.00-16.67%
Other theft53.33150.00%
Shoplifting53.3325.00%
Burglary23.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.99200.00%
Public order54.0066.67%
Shoplifting43.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.6428.57%
Shoplifting511.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-25.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Drugs22.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.31180.00%
Other crime59.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.33300.00%
Shoplifting42.66-20.00%
Drugs32.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00100.00%
Public order11.33-75.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.33-72.22%
Public order43.33100.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-75.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.990.00%
Other theft32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-40.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.31140.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.99400.00%
Other theft33.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.32-61.54%
Public order43.3333.33%
Burglary22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.6444.44%
Other theft48.66100.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Shoplifting21.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.31-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour75.99250.00%
Shoplifting34.6650.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.650.00%
Vehicle crime27.320.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202418
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414
March 20245
February 202418
January 202412
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Watkin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Plumtre Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Calgarth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Folly Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Oliver Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hoyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1