WA5 7WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 7WG

WA5 7WG, Warrington has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This WA5 7WG 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 7WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 7WG, encompassing approximately 534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 7WG area, explore the WA5 7WG 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 7WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

WA5 7WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.740.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Shoplifting11.87-92.31%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1329.9585.71%
Public order124.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%

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
Shoplifting718.7216.67%
Theft from the person113.100.00%
Public order11.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting626.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.230.00%
Public order29.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.85-50.00%
Public order29.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.74-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1028.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.7250.00%
Public order15.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.360.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%

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
Shoplifting411.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime17.49-50.00%
Public order11.870.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting822.46166.67%
Vehicle crime214.980.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.360.00%
Other theft15.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.490.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 202413
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
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 7 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1