WA5 0BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 0BS

WA5 0BS, Warrington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This WA5 0BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA5 postcode area, which has experienced 268 crimes and a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA5 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 0BS, encompassing approximately 2305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 0BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavlin Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Norreys Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Molyneux Avenue with total crimes: 2

WA5 0BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson14.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.14-36.00%
Public order36.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.4592.31%
Public order210.840.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.84116.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.640.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences64.7750.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.90-42.86%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.90-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.11175.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.770.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.51-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.548.33%
Public order25.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 202425
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tavlin Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Norreys Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Molyneux Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marshall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrison Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hindle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Lostock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1