WATERS EDGE, WA4 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 6BQ

WATERS EDGE, WA4 6BQ, Warrington has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This WA4 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 6BQ, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA4 6BQ area, explore the WA4 6BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA4 6BQ area, visit the WA4 6BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA4 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Freyer Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Weir Street with total crimes: 1

WATERS EDGE, WA4 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Other theft30.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.31-88.89%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.9650.00%
Other theft62.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-25.00%
Public order10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.33500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences32.510.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.76-20.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.1466.67%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.760.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4566.67%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.510.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-62.50%
Other theft30.94-50.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.96700.00%
Other theft62.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA4 6BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Freyer Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Weir Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Copeland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Antony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Egerton Street
    Total1
    Public order1