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

Overview of Crime in WA2 9LR

POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LR, Warrington has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This WA2 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA2 9LR, encompassing approximately 5241 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA2 9LR 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
  • Severn Close with total crimes: 3

POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.2013.04%
Criminal damage and arson44.96-33.33%
Drugs40.76100.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.2053.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.140.00%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.680.00%
Other theft52.86150.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.25-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour72.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34100.00%
Public order51.14-54.55%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.4931.82%
Public order115.531000.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1016.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.87-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.9788.24%
Public order46.11300.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.30-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.58400.00%
Other theft50.950.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.0635.00%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-80.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.8717.65%
Anti-social behaviour63.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1466.67%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202415
June 202415
May 202429
April 202422
March 202432
February 202417
January 202424
December 202327
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9LR 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. Severn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bittern Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Festival Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hughes Place
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Concorde Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Neville Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whittaker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lee Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Festival Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fieldview Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Small Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1