WELSHPOOL CLOSE, WA5 9YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA5 9YJ

WELSHPOOL CLOSE, WA5 9YJ, Warrington has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This WA5 9YJ 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 9YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA5 9YJ, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA5 9YJ area, explore the WA5 9YJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WA5 9YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Europa Boulevard with total crimes: 3
  • Ruthin Close with total crimes: 1

WELSHPOOL CLOSE, WA5 9YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.80-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.38600.00%
Public order23.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences35.27-25.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.220.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.91166.67%
Burglary24.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.330.00%
Shoplifting32.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.690.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.22166.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.270.00%
Shoplifting32.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 9YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Europa Boulevard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ruthin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lydbury Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Newborough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Carmarthen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1