WA5 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 8AH

WA5 8AH, Warrington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This WA5 8AH 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 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 8AH, encompassing approximately 4523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 8AH area, explore the WA5 8AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boston Boulevard with total crimes: 5
  • Louisiana Drive with total crimes: 5
  • The Lees with total crimes: 2

WA5 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.20125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9966.67%
Drugs21.110.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences42.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.87-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In May 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 offences115.0883.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.87-25.00%
Other crime41.33100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.77400.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.65-18.18%
Burglary11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.5483.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-40.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.3211.11%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 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 offences95.530.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA5 8AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boston Boulevard
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Louisiana Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. The Lees
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Palmdale Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Indiana Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mckinley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phoenix Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kentucky Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newark Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1