WA5 8UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 8UF

WA5 8UF, Warrington has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.55 per 1,000 population. This WA5 8UF 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 8UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 8UF, encompassing approximately 1957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA5 8UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vela Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Barford Close with total crimes: 1

WA5 8UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour32.55-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0966.67%
Other theft12.55-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.620.00%
Other theft22.04-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences34.600.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.040.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vela Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hydra Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1