FESTIVAL AVENUE, WA2 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 9EQ

FESTIVAL AVENUE, WA2 9EQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This WA2 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 9EQ, encompassing approximately 5222 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA2 9EQ area, explore the WA2 9EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WA2 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Bentham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bittern Close with total crimes: 3

FESTIVAL AVENUE, WA2 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.197.69%
Public order75.36600.00%
Drugs41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-20.00%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.00-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-16.67%
Burglary40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.19-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.6876.47%
Public order105.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-14.29%
Other theft51.15400.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-57.14%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.85-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson73.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.340.00%
Public order51.34-50.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.578.00%
Public order105.17900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.234.17%
Anti-social behaviour84.79700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.4760.00%
Public order44.60300.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.94-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour52.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.96400.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.51-8.33%
Other theft34.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.5120.00%
Shoplifting44.600.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-90.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6642.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.83233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9166.67%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57200.00%
Public order30.5750.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.020.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202430
June 202417
May 202427
April 202425
March 202424
February 202415
January 202422
December 202324
November 202320
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
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 9EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order1
  • 2. Bentham Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Poplars Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 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. Honister Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keswick Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Patterdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buttermere Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whittaker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lee Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fieldview Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Small Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1