MELROSE AVENUE, WA4 3BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 3BP

MELROSE AVENUE, WA4 3BP, Warrington has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population. This WA4 3BP 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 3BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 3BP, encompassing approximately 3523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA4 3BP area, explore the WA4 3BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA4 3BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Grice Street with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Place with total crimes: 1

MELROSE AVENUE, WA4 3BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.24300.00%
Other theft43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39200.00%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84-55.56%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.69-30.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9666.67%
Public order32.840.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA4 3BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Grice Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bridgewater Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mitchell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bernard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farm Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1