ATHLONE ROAD, WA2 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8JJ

ATHLONE ROAD, WA2 8JJ, Warrington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.27 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8JJ 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 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8JJ, encompassing approximately 1368 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grace Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Floyd Drive with total crimes: 3

ATHLONE ROAD, WA2 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1218.27-14.29%
Shoplifting58.770.00%
Drugs23.650.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-80.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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 offences1424.1255.56%
Shoplifting510.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.65400.00%
Other theft43.65100.00%
Robbery12.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5833.33%
Shoplifting32.9250.00%
Public order32.19200.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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 offences1821.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.1650.00%
Shoplifting22.19-75.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.46-66.67%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.3180.00%
Other theft86.5860.00%
Shoplifting85.85100.00%
Bicycle theft35.850.00%
Public order32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs11.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.62-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.65-28.57%
Shoplifting43.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92-50.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Drugs21.460.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft921.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.58-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Shoplifting11.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.16-23.08%
Shoplifting37.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.89-7.14%
Other theft39.500.00%
Shoplifting12.19-75.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.31-12.50%
Shoplifting410.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Other theft32.1950.00%
Drugs22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Public order11.46-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1622.66-5.88%
Shoplifting511.700.00%
Public order43.65-20.00%
Other theft22.92100.00%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.270.00%
Public order512.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.650.00%
Other theft11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 20249
May 202418
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Grace Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Floyd Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Corbet Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1