STAPLETON AVENUE, WA2 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8EZ

STAPLETON AVENUE, WA2 8EZ, Warrington has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA2 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA2 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8EZ, encompassing approximately 3146 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WA2 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodvale Close with total crimes: 9
  • Norris Street with total crimes: 7
  • Sylvia Crescent with total crimes: 3

STAPLETON AVENUE, WA2 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4430.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-20.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.31-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59300.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0457.14%
Public order23.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.22-20.00%
Public order41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5822.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.310.00%
Vehicle crime42.860.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7212.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 offences84.77-27.27%
Drugs22.540.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7210.00%
Other theft23.50100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences104.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04-45.45%
Public order31.910.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.990.00%
Burglary33.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236
August 202311

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Woodvale Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norris Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sylvia Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Arena Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quebec Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Steel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brian Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stapleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Osborne Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Harding Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Malcolm Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Venns Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1