WA2 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8RD

WA2 8RD, Warrington has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.87 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8RD, encompassing approximately 237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8RD 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
  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 3

WA2 8RD 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 offences775.87-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson329.5150.00%
Other theft212.650.00%
Burglary28.430.00%
Public order18.43-80.00%
Shoplifting14.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.22-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13122.2418.18%
Anti-social behaviour554.800.00%
Public order521.08150.00%
Other theft221.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.43100.00%
Shoplifting28.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1196.9557.14%
Anti-social behaviour546.3766.67%
Public order221.08100.00%
Shoplifting28.43-71.43%
Possession of weapons18.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Vehicle crime14.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences784.3175.00%
Shoplifting729.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.650.00%
Public order14.220.00%
Other crime14.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting554.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences421.0833.33%
Robbery116.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Other theft14.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting471.66-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.86-57.14%
Other theft212.650.00%
Theft from the person28.430.00%
Public order28.430.00%
Vehicle crime28.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences792.74250.00%
Shoplifting529.51150.00%
Drugs321.08200.00%
Other theft212.650.00%
Public order28.430.00%
Vehicle crime28.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences242.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.43100.00%
Public order28.43-50.00%
Shoplifting28.430.00%
Drugs18.430.00%
Theft from the person14.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.80-37.50%
Public order421.08300.00%
Shoplifting216.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.430.00%
Drugs14.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences854.80-42.86%
Shoplifting233.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.430.00%
Public order14.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1488.52133.33%
Public order259.01100.00%
Shoplifting28.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour18.430.00%
Vehicle crime14.220.00%
Burglary14.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences659.01-45.45%
Shoplifting325.2950.00%
Burglary112.650.00%
Drugs14.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.220.00%
Other theft14.22-50.00%
Public order14.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1192.740.00%
Other theft246.370.00%
Public order28.430.00%
Theft from the person28.430.00%
Shoplifting28.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.220.00%
Vehicle crime14.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 8RD 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. Woburn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Austen Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Masefield Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beckett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1