WA5 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 1EL

WA5 1EL, Warrington has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This WA5 1EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA5 postcode area, which has experienced 273 crimes and a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA5 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 1EL, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Helmsdale Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Vose Close with total crimes: 2
  • Reaper Close with total crimes: 2

WA5 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences84.08-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.91200.00%
Shoplifting35.650.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.770.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.08-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9710.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9711.11%
Public order33.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences95.650.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6528.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.830.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-33.33%
Public order20.63100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.71233.33%
Shoplifting23.140.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.510.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202418
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Helmsdale Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vose Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Reaper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Payne Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavendish Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Michigan Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Canons Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wyoming Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1