MORTON CLOSE, WA5 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 8QH

MORTON CLOSE, WA5 8QH, Warrington has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population. This WA5 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 8QH, encompassing approximately 3000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA5 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gregory Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Frobisher Court with total crimes: 1

MORTON CLOSE, WA5 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.33150.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-66.67%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.0020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.00150.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6733.33%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Public order21.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gregory Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Frobisher Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellesworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Vincent Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nevada Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1