WA2 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8AA

WA2 8AA, Warrington has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.09 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8AA 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 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8AA, encompassing approximately 513 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 8AA area, explore the WA2 8AA 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 (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Grace Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Tavlin Avenue with total crimes: 6

WA2 8AA 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2470.0971.43%
Public order346.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.840.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Shoplifting23.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.890.00%
Drugs11.95-50.00%
Burglary11.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1454.51-39.13%
Shoplifting327.2650.00%
Drugs25.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.89100.00%
Public order23.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.89-71.43%
Possession of weapons13.890.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2385.6627.78%
Anti-social behaviour744.780.00%
Public order313.630.00%
Other theft35.840.00%
Shoplifting25.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.89-80.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Other crime11.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1866.19-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson535.04150.00%
Public order39.730.00%
Other theft35.84200.00%
Other crime25.84100.00%
Shoplifting13.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.95-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1970.0946.15%
Bicycle theft336.99200.00%
Public order35.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.840.00%
Shoplifting23.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.890.00%
Drugs13.89-50.00%
Other theft11.95-66.67%
Other crime11.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1358.4162.50%
Shoplifting625.3150.00%
Public order311.68-25.00%
Other theft35.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.84100.00%
Drugs23.89100.00%
Bicycle theft13.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences848.67-33.33%
Other theft415.57-42.86%
Public order47.79100.00%
Shoplifting47.79300.00%
Other crime17.790.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.670.00%
Other theft723.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.63100.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Shoplifting13.89-50.00%
Burglary11.950.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1254.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson623.36100.00%
Other theft311.680.00%
Shoplifting25.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson319.470.00%
Other theft35.8450.00%
Other crime15.840.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Public order11.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.95-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1554.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson329.20200.00%
Public order25.84100.00%
Other theft23.89100.00%
Vehicle crime23.89100.00%
Shoplifting13.89-50.00%
Drugs11.95-50.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Robbery11.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour523.360.00%
Shoplifting29.730.00%
Drugs23.890.00%
Other theft13.890.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202423
June 202418
May 202419
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Grace Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 3. Tavlin Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Plumtre Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Norreys Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Molyneux Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Collegiate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Calgarth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Folly Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lostock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1