WA2 8NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8NT

WA2 8NT, Warrington has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.01 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8NT, encompassing approximately 874 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grace Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • North Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Plumtre Avenue with total crimes: 3

WA2 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.01-6.25%
Public order417.15100.00%
Drugs14.570.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.87-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour318.30-62.50%
Public order23.43-33.33%
Shoplifting22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour824.01300.00%
Public order39.150.00%
Vehicle crime33.4350.00%
Other theft23.430.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Other crime11.14-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.87-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson413.7233.33%
Public order34.570.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Other crime22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2143.4540.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.01300.00%
Public order34.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.43200.00%
Drugs23.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.44150.00%
Drugs317.15200.00%
Public order23.43-33.33%
Other crime22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences620.58-64.71%
Public order36.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-50.00%
Shoplifting22.29100.00%
Other theft12.29-83.33%
Burglary11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.59183.33%
Other theft619.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.57-83.33%
Burglary11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs11.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson625.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.8620.00%
Other theft46.86100.00%
Drugs24.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.15-64.29%
Public order35.7250.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.87-6.67%
Vehicle crime316.010.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29100.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.150.00%
Drugs25.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%

In September 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 offences1528.590.00%
Public order317.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202421
June 202412
May 202421
April 202415
March 20246
February 202417
January 20246
December 20235
November 202314
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8NT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grace Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. North Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Plumtre Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Molyneux Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Corbet Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Calgarth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Folly Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jockey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Owen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lostock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1