WA2 9EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 9EN

WA2 9EN, Warrington has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This WA2 9EN 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 9EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 9EN, encompassing approximately 5022 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 9EN area, explore the WA2 9EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA2 9EN area, visit the WA2 9EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA2 9EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bittern Close with total crimes: 3

WA2 9EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.3610.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.38-42.86%
Drugs40.800.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.96-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.39250.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.7761.54%
Other theft44.18300.00%
Public order40.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.97-43.48%
Public order62.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.19150.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.769.52%
Anti-social behaviour74.5816.67%
Public order71.39600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.77-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour64.18500.00%
Bicycle theft21.19100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.3727.78%
Public order44.58100.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.57-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00150.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.96-15.38%
Other theft54.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.1730.00%
Shoplifting45.180.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.3742.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19100.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.18-22.22%
Other theft22.79-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.770.00%
Other theft53.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 202421
June 202413
May 202423
April 202421
March 202423
February 202418
January 202422
December 202326
November 202320
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA2 9EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order1
  • 2. Martin Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bittern Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Festival Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hughes Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Concorde Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendal Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whittaker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lee Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fieldview Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Small Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1