OLD ROAD, WA4 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 1AW

OLD ROAD, WA4 1AW, Warrington has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.06 per 1,000 population. This WA4 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA4 postcode area, which has experienced 223 crimes and a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA4 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 1AW, encompassing approximately 1378 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA4 1AW area, explore the WA4 1AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA4 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Bridge Foot with total crimes: 13
  • Fairclough Avenue with total crimes: 5

OLD ROAD, WA4 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3350.06-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour823.94-55.56%
Other theft75.800.00%
Shoplifting55.0866.67%
Public order43.63-71.43%
Drugs42.90-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-66.67%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3564.576.06%
Anti-social behaviour1825.3912.50%
Public order1413.0616.67%
Drugs710.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.0820.00%
Shoplifting34.350.00%
Possession of weapons22.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3363.1173.68%
Anti-social behaviour1623.9445.45%
Public order1211.61100.00%
Drugs88.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.8066.67%
Possession of weapons43.63100.00%
Other theft42.9033.33%
Shoplifting32.90200.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.175.56%
Anti-social behaviour1113.7837.50%
Public order67.9850.00%
Drugs44.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.37-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour813.0660.00%
Public order45.80-33.33%
Drugs42.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Other theft32.18-50.00%
Shoplifting22.18100.00%
Theft from the person21.45100.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3348.6173.68%
Public order623.94100.00%
Other theft64.35-14.29%
Drugs64.35-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.63-20.00%
Burglary22.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.35-9.52%
Drugs1513.78275.00%
Other theft710.88250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime54.35150.00%
Public order33.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft12.180.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2137.72-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour915.23125.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.53200.00%
Drugs44.350.00%
Public order42.90-33.33%
Other theft22.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3140.63-24.39%
Public order622.49-33.33%
Other theft44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-50.00%
Drugs42.90-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson22.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4164.5746.43%
Drugs1929.7490.00%
Public order913.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.53-11.11%
Other theft45.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2850.78-28.21%
Drugs1020.31-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour97.25125.00%
Public order66.5320.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.350.00%
Shoplifting42.90300.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Bicycle theft12.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3952.23-2.50%
Drugs1328.29225.00%
Public order59.43-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.63-55.56%
Other theft42.90-20.00%
Robbery22.900.00%
Theft from the person21.45100.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4053.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour929.020.00%
Public order76.530.00%
Other theft55.080.00%
Drugs43.630.00%
Bicycle theft22.900.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202433
June 202419
May 202418
April 202433
March 202419
February 202421
January 202431
December 202341
November 202328
October 202339
September 202340

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202416
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 202415
February 20244
January 20244
December 202319
November 202310
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA4 1AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridge Foot
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fairclough Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Centre Park Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bennett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mersey Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. York Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Friars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barbauld Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Parr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hewitt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A5061
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manx Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hillberry Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Austins Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Academy Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1