WA5 7FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 7FH

WA5 7FH, Warrington has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This WA5 7FH 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 7FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 7FH, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 7FH area, explore the WA5 7FH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 7FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Vela Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hydra Close with total crimes: 1

WA5 7FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.67600.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Shoplifting10.70-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.6557.14%
Violence and sexual offences47.67300.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.9716.67%
Theft from the person14.880.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.650.00%
Shoplifting64.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.180.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Other theft12.090.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.37-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences33.490.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.6780.00%
Other theft16.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.0725.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.490.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.79-66.67%
Public order10.700.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.07300.00%
Vehicle crime35.580.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Other theft11.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20247
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA5 7FH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Vela Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hydra Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1