SMITH DRIVE, WA2 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8EL

SMITH DRIVE, WA2 8EL, Warrington has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8EL, encompassing approximately 3171 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 8EL area, explore the WA2 8EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sealand Close with total crimes: 2

SMITH DRIVE, WA2 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.94100.00%
Public order24.410.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.21150.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-25.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.31100.00%
Other crime41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47-50.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8925.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8860.00%
Public order42.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Shoplifting41.26300.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.41-33.33%
Drugs22.520.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.0571.43%
Other theft23.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.47-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.210.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.310.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order1
  • 2. Martin Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sealand Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodvale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Neville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Halsall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1