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

Overview of Crime in WA2 8ES

SMITH DRIVE, WA2 8ES, Warrington has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8ES, encompassing approximately 3750 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 8ES area, explore the WA2 8ES Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA2 8ES area, visit the WA2 8ES House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA2 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • O'Leary Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Norris Street with total crimes: 3

SMITH DRIVE, WA2 8ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.93-52.94%
Public order52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-50.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences179.8621.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.53-25.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.53-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1325.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.27100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.00-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour72.6775.00%
Public order71.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3318.75%
Anti-social behaviour45.07100.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5360.00%
Shoplifting44.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.67100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences125.3371.43%
Other theft23.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.33-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-62.50%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.47-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.93700.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences125.8771.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.200.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.470.00%
Public order61.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.600.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202414
June 202416
May 202410
April 202419
March 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. O'Leary Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 3. Norris Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Cabul Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Richardson Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Halsall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garner Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Alder Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1