WA2 8UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8UH

WA2 8UH, Warrington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.08 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8UH 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 8UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8UH, encompassing approximately 677 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA2 8UH 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 8UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.08-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson27.380.00%
Other theft22.95-50.00%
Burglary22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-50.00%
Public order12.95-83.33%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1650.1523.08%
Public order623.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.850.00%
Other theft45.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.90100.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1342.7844.44%
Anti-social behaviour419.180.00%
Public order35.90-40.00%
Shoplifting24.43-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.95100.00%
Possession of weapons12.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

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 offences942.7828.57%
Shoplifting713.2840.00%
Public order510.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.950.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In May 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 offences732.4540.00%
Shoplifting510.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.38200.00%
Other theft24.430.00%
Public order22.95-33.33%
Robbery12.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-66.67%
Burglary11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.930.00%
Shoplifting47.38-20.00%
Public order35.900.00%
Vehicle crime34.43-25.00%
Other theft24.430.00%
Theft from the person22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.950.00%
Drugs11.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.450.00%
Shoplifting57.38150.00%
Vehicle crime47.380.00%
Public order35.9050.00%
Drugs34.43200.00%
Other theft24.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.38100.00%
Public order22.95-33.33%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Drugs12.950.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences520.6566.67%
Public order37.38200.00%
Shoplifting24.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.950.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-50.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.28-81.25%
Shoplifting24.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.95-50.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1635.40128.57%
Anti-social behaviour223.60100.00%
Public order22.95100.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Shoplifting22.95-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.03-46.15%
Shoplifting310.3350.00%
Drugs24.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.95100.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Burglary12.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.930.00%
Other theft219.180.00%
Theft from the person22.950.00%
Shoplifting22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.950.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 202316
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

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 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 8UH 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. Calver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lancing Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Winwick Quay
    Total1
    Burglary1