WA5 0JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 0JX

WA5 0JX, Warrington has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.28 per 1,000 population. This WA5 0JX 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 0JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 0JX, encompassing approximately 3009 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 0JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Radnor Street with total crimes: 10
  • Helmsley Close with total crimes: 3

WA5 0JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.2847.06%
Criminal damage and arson58.31150.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-83.33%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.96-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.6550.00%
Public order51.9925.00%
Shoplifting31.66-25.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6211.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.64300.00%
Public order41.3333.33%
Shoplifting41.3333.33%
Burglary21.330.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.98600.00%
Shoplifting32.33200.00%
Public order31.00-50.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.6215.38%
Public order69.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99-57.14%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.9544.44%
Anti-social behaviour78.6475.00%
Shoplifting52.33-28.57%
Public order31.66-25.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.95-18.18%
Shoplifting75.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3333.33%
Public order41.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9537.50%
Shoplifting57.31-28.57%
Public order51.66150.00%
Other theft31.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.306.67%
Shoplifting75.32600.00%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.97-65.91%
Anti-social behaviour34.9850.00%
Other theft31.00-50.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.93131.58%
Other theft614.62500.00%
Public order51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.310.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 202420
June 202418
May 202430
April 202426
March 202418
February 202422
January 202416
December 202315
November 202344
October 202319

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Radnor Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Helmsley Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Plumtre Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Norreys Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Trafford Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Delves Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rixton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penketh Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albury Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Pierpoint Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hoyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Boteler Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Farmside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Ripley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Warwick Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Gerrard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haryngton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Holford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1