WA4 9UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA4 9UW

WA4 9UW, Warrington has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.68 per 1,000 population. This WA4 9UW 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 9UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA4 9UW, encompassing approximately 284 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA4 9UW area, explore the WA4 9UW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA4 9UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bostock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WA4 9UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10112.68-50.00%
Other theft535.210.00%
Shoplifting417.61100.00%
Public order414.080.00%
Drugs314.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.5650.00%
Burglary210.560.00%
Possession of weapons17.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20130.2881.82%
Public order470.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.56-60.00%
Burglary27.040.00%
Shoplifting27.04-33.33%
Robbery17.040.00%
Other crime13.520.00%
Drugs13.520.00%
Vehicle crime13.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1195.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour538.730.00%
Shoplifting317.61-62.50%
Other theft210.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.04-33.33%
Public order27.04-77.78%
Theft from the person17.040.00%
Other crime13.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12169.010.00%
Public order942.25200.00%
Shoplifting831.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour528.17400.00%
Vehicle crime517.610.00%
Other theft417.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.08200.00%
Burglary110.56-75.00%
Other crime13.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12112.6820.00%
Shoplifting842.25700.00%
Burglary428.170.00%
Public order314.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.560.00%
Bicycle theft13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.52-66.67%
Other theft13.52-80.00%
Robbery13.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1077.4625.00%
Other theft535.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.61200.00%
Drugs210.56-50.00%
Shoplifting17.04-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences898.59-46.67%
Shoplifting428.170.00%
Drugs414.08300.00%
Public order314.08200.00%
Other crime310.56200.00%
Other theft110.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.52-75.00%
Burglary13.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.520.00%
Bicycle theft13.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15112.6866.67%
Shoplifting452.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.08300.00%
Other theft314.080.00%
Burglary210.56100.00%
Other crime17.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.52-83.33%
Public order13.52-50.00%
Drugs13.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences980.99-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson631.69500.00%
Public order221.130.00%
Shoplifting27.04-60.00%
Burglary17.040.00%
Drugs13.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14116.2055.56%
Shoplifting549.30-16.67%
Other theft417.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.08100.00%
Public order27.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons27.04100.00%
Burglary17.04-66.67%
Drugs13.520.00%
Vehicle crime13.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9119.720.00%
Public order631.69100.00%
Shoplifting621.13500.00%
Burglary321.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.56100.00%
Other theft27.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime27.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.04-75.00%
Drugs13.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons13.520.00%
Other crime13.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9102.110.00%
Drugs531.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.610.00%
Other theft314.080.00%
Public order310.560.00%
Burglary210.560.00%
Robbery17.040.00%
Shoplifting13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202420
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA4 9UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Percy Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bostock Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Barnabas Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Crosfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leicester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bramhall Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manley Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Delamere Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Selby Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Old Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1