MOORSIDE, WA4 1RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 1RN

MOORSIDE, WA4 1RN, Warrington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This WA4 1RN 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 1RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 1RN, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA4 1RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowe Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsway South with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Avenue with total crimes: 3

MOORSIDE, WA4 1RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4941.67%
Shoplifting27.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.95300.00%
Public order45.51300.00%
Shoplifting31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.60-76.92%
Other theft21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.92-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5444.44%
Shoplifting95.97-35.71%
Other crime44.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.840.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.33600.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.43-10.00%
Other theft24.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.73-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour24.60-60.00%
Shoplifting20.92-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.60475.00%
Shoplifting1310.571200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-75.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.510.00%
Shoplifting21.38-75.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.33233.33%
Shoplifting84.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.270.00%
Shoplifting42.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 202423
January 20244
December 20233
November 202312
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 202414
March 20242
February 202413
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lowe Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Kingsway South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bridge Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Grange Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Padley Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bridgewater Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boydell Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Westy Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Moorside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brindley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kerridge Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castleton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1