WA5 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 1BA

WA5 1BA, Warrington has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This WA5 1BA 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 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 1BA, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pickmere Street with total crimes: 2
  • Selby Street with total crimes: 1

WA5 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.85-44.44%
Bicycle theft32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-35.71%
Public order23.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5527.27%
Anti-social behaviour35.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85300.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.13200.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.980.00%
Other theft23.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-10.00%
Public order33.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.270.00%
Drugs42.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.27-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.27300.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2683.33%
Other theft54.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7050.00%
Possession of weapons22.560.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Pickmere Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Selby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Samuel Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Tulip Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lotus Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1