GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WA4 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 6BW

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WA4 6BW, Warrington has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This WA4 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 6BW, encompassing approximately 3134 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA4 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Wilderspool Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • Causeway Avenue with total crimes: 2

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WA4 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96-50.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.64-88.89%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.9350.00%
Other theft52.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-42.86%
Public order31.28200.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70133.33%
Shoplifting62.23500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-25.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.790.00%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, 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 theft53.8366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-42.86%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7028.57%
Other theft42.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.51133.33%
Other theft22.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-75.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.660.00%
Other theft53.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 202312

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wilderspool Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Causeway Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Copeland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Antony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Flers Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1