WA5 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 1AJ

WA5 1AJ, Warrington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This WA5 1AJ 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 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 1AJ, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 1AJ area, explore the WA5 1AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA5 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collin Street with total crimes: 4
  • Bostock Street with total crimes: 2
  • Whitecross Road with total crimes: 2

WA5 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.35-20.00%
Bicycle theft34.360.00%
Shoplifting21.63-33.33%
Drugs21.09-33.33%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.16-41.18%
Shoplifting35.450.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Drugs31.6350.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.8821.43%
Anti-social behaviour39.26-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.25-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.81-33.33%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.887.14%
Anti-social behaviour68.17500.00%
Vehicle crime63.270.00%
Public order53.27150.00%
Other theft32.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Burglary11.63-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.0775.00%
Public order27.630.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7133.33%
Other theft34.360.00%
Drugs21.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.44-53.85%
Drugs43.2733.33%
Public order32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.63200.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3430.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.08100.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Drugs31.63200.00%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4442.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Drugs11.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.0775.00%
Other theft43.81100.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.800.00%
Possession of weapons32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 202414
March 20248
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA5 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Collin Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bostock Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Whitecross Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pickmere Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hatchmere Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Selby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Lotus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1