WA3 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA3 6AL

WA3 6AL, Warrington has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population. This WA3 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA3 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA3 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA3 6AL, encompassing approximately 2592 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA3 6AL area, explore the WA3 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA3 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leatham Close with total crimes: 9
  • Admirals Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hamnett Court with total crimes: 5

WA3 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.4364.29%
Criminal damage and arson58.87150.00%
Shoplifting41.9333.33%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour55.4025.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Shoplifting31.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.2063.64%
Anti-social behaviour46.9433.33%
Other theft41.540.00%
Public order41.54-33.33%
Shoplifting41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.64-54.17%
Public order64.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.9984.62%
Anti-social behaviour159.26200.00%
Public order85.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.43-35.00%
Shoplifting125.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6366.67%
Other theft51.9366.67%
Public order21.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.2053.85%
Public order67.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-62.50%
Other theft31.16-40.00%
Shoplifting31.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6630.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0160.00%
Other theft53.090.00%
Shoplifting51.93150.00%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.57-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.86400.00%
Public order31.93200.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0321.43%
Other theft26.56-60.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.3427.27%
Other theft55.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.240.00%
Burglary21.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.77-83.33%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.810.00%
Other theft66.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202418
June 202411
May 202424
April 202413
March 202420
February 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 202415
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 202412
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA3 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leatham Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Admirals Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hamnett Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nightingale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Wren Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harcourt Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Linnet Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Forbes Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redshank Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Noble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pipit Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Greenfinch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Curlew Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Kingfisher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1