BIRCH GROVE, WA4 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 1EQ

BIRCH GROVE, WA4 1EQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This WA4 1EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA4 postcode area, which has experienced 526 crimes and a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA4 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 1EQ, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA4 1EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carol Street with total crimes: 6
  • Secker Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Prescott Street with total crimes: 2

BIRCH GROVE, WA4 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Shoplifting52.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.25-42.86%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8640.00%
Shoplifting52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8033.33%
Public order11.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.33-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0225.00%
Other theft43.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69-20.00%
Other theft22.890.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.61-20.00%
Public order31.44200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.89150.00%
Other theft41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-42.86%
Public order21.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Carol Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Secker Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Prescott Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Florence Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Loushers Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Pearson Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Archer Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Blackley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beatrice Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1