CALIFORNIA CLOSE, WA5 8WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 8WU

CALIFORNIA CLOSE, WA5 8WU, Warrington has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.01 per 1,000 population. This WA5 8WU 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 8WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 8WU, encompassing approximately 3479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA5 8WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gregory Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ellesworth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Barford Close with total crimes: 1

CALIFORNIA CLOSE, WA5 8WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.4466.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences62.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.57-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.01133.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.8720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.01150.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

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 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
March 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.

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April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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