WA5 1GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 1GH

WA5 1GH, Warrington has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.27 per 1,000 population. This WA5 1GH 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 1GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 1GH, encompassing approximately 1933 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 1GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Bostock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Paul Street with total crimes: 3

WA5 1GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.27-8.00%
Other theft511.890.00%
Public order52.590.00%
Shoplifting42.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.2756.25%
Public order512.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.10-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour58.27-28.57%
Other theft32.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Public order21.03-66.67%
Shoplifting21.03-71.43%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.8690.91%
Anti-social behaviour710.86250.00%
Shoplifting73.62-12.50%
Public order63.62100.00%
Other theft43.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Burglary11.55-83.33%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.62-35.29%
Shoplifting85.69700.00%
Burglary64.140.00%
Public order33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0388.89%
Criminal damage and arson48.7933.33%
Other theft42.07100.00%
Drugs22.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.55-10.00%
Shoplifting44.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Drugs31.550.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Other theft21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9311.11%
Shoplifting45.17300.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences98.79-71.88%
Public order34.65-57.14%
Burglary11.55-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.4852.38%
Public order716.550.00%
Shoplifting53.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Burglary21.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.9250.00%
Public order710.86133.33%
Shoplifting63.62500.00%
Other theft33.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Robbery21.55100.00%
Drugs11.03-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.6827.27%
Drugs77.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.62400.00%
Other theft42.59300.00%
Public order32.07-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-80.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.620.00%
Public order75.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Shoplifting42.590.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202425
June 202416
May 202421
April 202411
March 202417
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202332
October 202321
September 202314
August 202311

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bostock Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Paul Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St Barnabas Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bradgate Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Crosfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leicester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Robert Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dalewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Manley Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Lexden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Monks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Berkeley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Deal Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Pitt Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Pierpoint Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Levens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1