POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA2 9LG

POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LG, Warrington has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This WA2 9LG 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 9LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 9LG, encompassing approximately 4330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WA2 9LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Bawtry Court with total crimes: 4
  • Martin Avenue with total crimes: 3

POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4778.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.77-42.86%
Public order30.92200.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3127.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.23600.00%
Drugs41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.23-21.43%
Public order52.5466.67%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.93-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson63.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-60.00%
Public order30.92-70.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.39-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.9311.11%
Public order102.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.245.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.16125.00%
Public order42.08100.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3954.55%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.54-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.935.88%
Criminal damage and arson34.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9341.67%
Shoplifting43.930.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.770.00%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.08-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.390.00%
Public order43.230.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 202417
April 202418
March 202417
February 202411
January 202418
December 202317
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 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 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
September 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order1
  • 2. Bawtry Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Martin Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sealand Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Woodvale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Neville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catfoss Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Duxford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Biggin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whittaker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1