WA5 0AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 0AA

WA5 0AA, Warrington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This WA5 0AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA5 postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA5 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 0AA, encompassing approximately 1822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 0AA area, explore the WA5 0AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 0AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Yardley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Folly Farm Close with total crimes: 2

WA5 0AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.42-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour44.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Shoplifting21.65100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.7590.91%
Anti-social behaviour611.52200.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.91-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.0366.67%
Public order32.74-40.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.10-21.05%
Public order58.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1950.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.81171.43%
Other crime210.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences710.97-53.33%
Public order33.840.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Other theft11.10-75.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.91114.29%
Other theft48.23-20.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Drugs21.10-33.33%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.17-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.8466.67%
Other theft52.7466.67%
Drugs32.74200.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.62-52.63%
Other theft34.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Burglary21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.1090.00%
Drugs310.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.49250.00%
Drugs13.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.870.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202421
June 202411
May 202415
April 202419
March 20247
February 202415
January 20247
December 20239
November 202319
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA5 0AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Molyneux Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Yardley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Folly Farm Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Plumtre Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Allcard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boteler Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Haryngton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bagot Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Norreys Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Southworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1