MERTOUN ROAD, WA4 6JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 6JB

MERTOUN ROAD, WA4 6JB, Warrington has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This WA4 6JB 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 6JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 6JB, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA4 6JB area, explore the WA4 6JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

WA4 6JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Freyer Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Cliffe Road with total crimes: 1

MERTOUN ROAD, WA4 6JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.13-33.33%
Public order31.38200.00%
Shoplifting21.03-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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
Shoplifting96.8828.57%
Other theft63.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06-42.86%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.23600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.4140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 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 offences54.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.5466.67%
Other theft41.72-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.13133.33%
Shoplifting32.41-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.160.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.16200.00%
Shoplifting52.0666.67%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.06300.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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 6JB 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. Hill Cliffe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Pool Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Antony Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Egerton Street
    Total1
    Public order1