WA3 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA3 7PJ

WA3 7PJ, Warrington has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.32 per 1,000 population. This WA3 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA3 7PJ, encompassing approximately 1075 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA3 7PJ area, explore the WA3 7PJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA3 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leatham Close with total crimes: 9
  • Hamnett Court with total crimes: 5
  • Harcourt Close with total crimes: 2

WA3 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.3220.00%
Shoplifting411.16100.00%
Public order33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour39.30200.00%
Public order32.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Shoplifting21.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1428.82180.00%
Public order413.02-20.00%
Shoplifting43.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.95-50.00%
Public order54.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.65-71.43%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.30600.00%
Public order56.510.00%
Other theft34.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.93-91.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.1614.29%
Other theft37.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.6775.00%
Shoplifting36.51-40.00%
Public order22.790.00%
Other theft21.86-33.33%
Drugs11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.5340.00%
Shoplifting56.51400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.6533.33%
Other theft33.720.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.600.00%
Public order44.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.72-57.14%
Bicycle theft22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1640.00%
Shoplifting26.510.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Other theft10.93-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.95-28.57%
Other theft44.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.720.00%
Shoplifting22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.510.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202414
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA3 7PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leatham Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hamnett Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Harcourt Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Forbes Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodhouse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Noble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pipit Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Greenfinch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Curlew Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1