WA2 8WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 8WA

WA2 8WA, Warrington has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.47 per 1,000 population. This WA2 8WA 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 8WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 8WA, encompassing approximately 297 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 8WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollins Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Austen Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Masefield Drive with total crimes: 2

WA2 8WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2187.47133.33%
Burglary170.650.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%
Public order13.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences940.37-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.280.00%
Other theft13.360.00%
Public order13.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2074.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.280.00%
Public order13.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.19-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.46-66.67%
Other crime13.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1567.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson350.460.00%
Other theft110.090.00%
Public order13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1563.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson350.4650.00%
Public order110.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1563.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.46100.00%
Other theft16.730.00%
Public order13.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.46-44.44%
Public order433.640.00%
Vehicle crime113.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1863.92260.00%
Drugs160.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.82-25.00%
Burglary110.090.00%
Public order13.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences443.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson413.46300.00%
Public order213.46-60.00%
Shoplifting26.730.00%
Vehicle crime16.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.730.00%
Public order523.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 202420
June 20244
May 202415
April 202415
March 202415
February 20246
January 202410
December 202318
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollins Lane
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order1
  • 2. Austen Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Masefield Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beckett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1