WA5 0LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 0LF

WA5 0LF, Warrington has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This WA5 0LF 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 0LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 0LF, encompassing approximately 2466 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA5 0LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Plumtre Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Eustace Street with total crimes: 2

WA5 0LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.950.00%
Other theft36.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In August 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 offences1512.98-11.76%
Public order56.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Shoplifting31.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9888.89%
Shoplifting46.8933.33%
Public order31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.33-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson73.65600.00%
Shoplifting32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7926.67%
Public order57.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Other theft31.22200.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9815.38%
Shoplifting56.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.168.33%
Shoplifting75.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.840.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.1650.00%
Shoplifting54.87-28.57%
Other theft32.03-25.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.140.00%
Shoplifting73.24600.00%
Other theft42.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.70-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour23.24100.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.8789.47%
Public order514.60150.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.76280.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.70100.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.490.00%
Drugs42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202417
June 20249
May 202419
April 202415
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 20238
November 202336
October 202319
September 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Plumtre Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Eustace Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Delves Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Albury Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Pierpoint Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hoyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Boteler Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Farmside Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Warwick Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Gerrard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haryngton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1