WA2 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8JG

WA2 8JG, Warrington has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.85 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8JG, encompassing approximately 1601 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 8JG area, explore the WA2 8JG 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Grace Avenue with total crimes: 7

WA2 8JG 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.85100.00%
Public order814.99166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Shoplifting31.87-40.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Drugs21.25-33.33%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Robbery11.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.98-14.29%
Shoplifting57.490.00%
Drugs33.120.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Public order31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-60.00%
Other theft21.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.86-22.22%
Shoplifting58.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.12150.00%
Other theft43.12100.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Robbery11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.24100.00%
Shoplifting33.7550.00%
Public order31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.6180.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.2450.00%
Shoplifting21.87-75.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other theft21.25-75.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.25-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.1025.00%
Other theft86.24100.00%
Shoplifting85.00100.00%
Bicycle theft35.000.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs11.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.000.00%
Other theft42.50-50.00%
Shoplifting42.50100.00%
Public order32.50-40.00%
Drugs31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.230.00%
Other theft86.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.00166.67%
Public order55.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1233.33%
Burglary32.500.00%
Shoplifting21.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.36-26.67%
Shoplifting36.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.36-11.76%
Public order39.37200.00%
Other theft21.87-50.00%
Shoplifting11.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.72-5.56%
Vehicle crime810.62700.00%
Shoplifting45.00-20.00%
Other theft42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Public order11.25-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.480.00%
Shoplifting511.240.00%
Public order53.120.00%
Other theft23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 202418
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grace Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Currans Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Densham Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dean Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Northway
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Collegiate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Floyd Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Public order1