February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WA1 Crime Intelligence Report
WA1 recorded 369 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 8.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 15.3% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
369trending_up +8.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
15.89per 1k
High Risk Active Postcodes
1,350
Within WA1 district
Warrington
23,215
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Police Station Map | total: 18 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Public order: 6 | 18 |
| Bridge Foot Map | total: 15 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Drugs: 5 | 15 |
| Prince Henry Square Map | total: 10 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 10 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 10 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 10 |
| Patten Lane Map | total: 9 Drugs: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 9 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 9 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 9 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 8 Drugs: 2 Public order: 2 | 8 |
| Hill Street Map | total: 8 Public order: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 8 |
| Leicester Street Map | total: 8 Other theft: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 | 8 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 7 Shoplifting: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 7 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
155
42.0%
Public Order
42
11.4%
Drug Offences
40
10.8%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
9.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
22
6.0%
Other Theft
22
6.0%
Shoplifting
21
5.7%
Vehicle Crime
9
2.4%
Bicycle Theft
8
2.2%
Burglary
6
1.6%
Other Crime
4
1.1%
Weapons Possession
2
0.5%
Robbery
1
0.3%
Theft from Person
1
0.3%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +8.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +15.3%
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