IRELAND STREET, WA2 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8HL

IRELAND STREET, WA2 8HL, Warrington has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8HL, encompassing approximately 2840 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 8HL area, explore the WA2 8HL 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WA2 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Grace Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

IRELAND STREET, WA2 8HL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.7950.00%
Public order68.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-25.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.32-5.88%
Shoplifting55.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Public order31.41-62.50%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.8470.00%
Public order85.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.82-16.67%
Other theft51.760.00%
Shoplifting31.76200.00%
Bicycle theft31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.38-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.52250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4650.00%
Other theft52.11150.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0323.53%
Public order47.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41300.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.0888.89%
Shoplifting55.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76400.00%
Bicycle theft31.760.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.69-52.63%
Shoplifting23.170.00%
Other theft20.70-75.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5535.71%
Other theft86.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1125.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5627.27%
Other theft44.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.39-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-40.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3215.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Drugs31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.380.00%
Public order54.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Other crime41.410.00%
Shoplifting21.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 202417
June 202410
May 202421
April 202417
March 20249
February 202419
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Grace Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Alder Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. North Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Watkin Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Mortimer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Floyd Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Alder Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Earl Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cyril Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1