WA2 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8QJ

WA2 8QJ, Warrington has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8QJ, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WA2 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ulverston Avenue with total crimes: 4

WA2 8QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.22-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1550.00%
Other theft31.78-25.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-25.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Public order11.18-83.33%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.1017.65%
Public order611.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-20.00%
Other theft42.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Shoplifting21.18-60.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1724.8888.89%
Public order510.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9625.00%
Shoplifting52.96-28.57%
Other theft32.96200.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.55-10.00%
Shoplifting75.3340.00%
Public order54.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.81100.00%
Shoplifting55.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.96200.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order21.18-66.67%
Robbery11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order616.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.55-37.50%
Shoplifting52.96-61.54%
Vehicle crime32.96-40.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Drugs10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.92550.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.7014.29%
Vehicle crime54.740.00%
Public order42.9633.33%
Drugs32.37200.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.03-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.15500.00%
Public order33.550.00%
Shoplifting21.78-60.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.63120.00%
Shoplifting56.5266.67%
Public order32.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.70-70.59%
Shoplifting32.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.5930.77%
Anti-social behaviour310.07200.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.18-66.67%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.37-40.91%
Shoplifting67.7050.00%
Drugs23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.510.00%
Shoplifting413.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202417
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 202317
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 202413
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birch Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elm Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ulverston Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Calver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lancing Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Winwick Quay
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pentland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grisedale Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1