PORTLAND ROAD, WA5 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 8DR

PORTLAND ROAD, WA5 8DR, Warrington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This WA5 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 8DR, encompassing approximately 3916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 8DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boston Boulevard with total crimes: 5
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Lees with total crimes: 2

PORTLAND ROAD, WA5 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.34900.00%
Other crime32.550.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.81-14.29%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.8175.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.28-33.33%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.5366.67%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.62433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.09200.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.04-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In November 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 offences73.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 202416
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boston Boulevard
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Buxton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. The Lees
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Matlock Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    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. Rockford Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Kentucky Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1