WA11 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA11

WA11, St. Helens has recorded a total of 283 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA11 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA11, encompassing approximately 39982 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA11 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackbrook Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WA11 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA11

The postcode district are associated with the WA11, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA11 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1087.085.88%
Anti-social behaviour422.7040.00%
Public order261.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.65100.00%
Drugs210.65950.00%
Vehicle crime190.53171.43%
Other theft110.48-31.25%
Burglary110.28-26.67%
Shoplifting100.2811.11%
Other crime80.25166.67%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.68-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour302.55-11.76%
Public order260.758.33%
Other theft160.65-23.81%
Burglary150.40114.29%
Criminal damage and arson130.38-18.75%
Shoplifting90.3350.00%
Vehicle crime70.23-22.22%
Possession of weapons30.180.00%
Other crime30.08-80.00%
Drugs20.08-87.50%
Robbery10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1267.0026.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.1513.33%
Public order240.8520.00%
Other theft210.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.53-20.00%
Drugs160.40100.00%
Other crime150.40114.29%
Vehicle crime90.3850.00%
Burglary70.2316.67%
Shoplifting60.18-53.85%
Possession of weapons30.15200.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1005.83-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour302.5011.11%
Other theft210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.53-23.08%
Public order200.500.00%
Shoplifting130.50160.00%
Drugs80.33-50.00%
Other crime70.20-56.25%
Burglary60.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.15-33.33%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1306.951.56%
Anti-social behaviour273.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson260.680.00%
Other theft210.6540.00%
Public order200.5333.33%
Other crime160.50128.57%
Drugs160.40128.57%
Vehicle crime90.40-43.75%
Burglary70.23600.00%
Shoplifting50.18-37.50%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1286.186.67%
Criminal damage and arson263.2030.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.65-8.70%
Vehicle crime160.53100.00%
Public order150.40-44.44%
Other theft150.38-34.78%
Shoplifting80.380.00%
Other crime70.2016.67%
Drugs70.18-53.33%
Possession of weapons20.18-60.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Burglary10.03-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1206.7311.11%
Public order273.00-10.00%
Other theft230.68-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.5815.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.58-23.08%
Drugs150.5087.50%
Burglary100.3842.86%
Vehicle crime80.25-11.11%
Shoplifting80.20-11.11%
Other crime60.200.00%
Possession of weapons50.15400.00%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.283.85%
Public order302.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson260.75-10.34%
Other theft250.65-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour200.6325.00%
Shoplifting90.50-18.18%
Vehicle crime90.2312.50%
Drugs80.23-38.46%
Burglary70.20-50.00%
Other crime60.18-14.29%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.754.00%
Public order362.60-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.9020.83%
Other theft280.7355.56%
Anti-social behaviour160.70-27.27%
Burglary140.4027.27%
Drugs130.35-7.14%
Shoplifting110.33-38.89%
Vehicle crime80.28-20.00%
Other crime70.2075.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1006.60-23.66%
Public order402.5011.11%
Criminal damage and arson241.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.6083.33%
Other theft180.5550.00%
Shoplifting180.4563.64%
Drugs140.4555.56%
Burglary110.3537.50%
Vehicle crime100.28-28.57%
Other crime40.25-42.86%
Robbery30.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6014.91%
Public order363.2828.57%
Criminal damage and arson200.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime140.50-33.33%
Other theft120.35-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour120.30-65.71%
Shoplifting110.30-45.00%
Drugs90.28-18.18%
Burglary80.23-46.67%
Other crime70.2016.67%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.60-20.28%
Anti-social behaviour352.8529.63%
Public order280.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson280.7055.56%
Other theft220.7037.50%
Vehicle crime210.55-4.55%
Shoplifting200.5311.11%
Burglary150.50-11.76%
Drugs110.38120.00%
Other crime60.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.730.00%
Public order323.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour270.800.00%
Vehicle crime220.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.550.00%
Shoplifting180.450.00%
Burglary170.450.00%
Other theft160.430.00%
Other crime60.400.00%
Drugs50.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202430
May 202434
April 202430
March 202427
February 202421
January 202423
December 202320
November 202316
October 202322
September 202312
August 202335
July 202327

A total of 360 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202426
May 202424
April 202420
March 202420
February 202415
January 202427
December 202330
November 202336
October 202340
September 202336
August 202328
July 202332

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202416
May 202421
April 202421
March 202421
February 202415
January 202423
December 202325
November 202328
October 202318
September 202312
August 202322
July 202316

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318
September 202311
August 202320
July 202318

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 202416
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202416
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310
September 202314
August 202321
July 202322

A total of 1514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 116.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024108
June 2024102
May 2024126
April 2024100
March 2024130
February 2024128
January 2024120
December 2023108
November 2023104
October 2023100
September 2023131
August 2023114
July 2023143

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202415
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311
September 20238
August 202315
July 202317

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20242
May 202416
April 20248
March 202416
February 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314
September 20239
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 292 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202413
May 202416
April 202420
March 202426
February 202426
January 202420
December 202326
November 202329
October 202324
September 202320
August 202328
July 202318

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA11 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackbrook Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Canon Wilson Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Central Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 6. Stainton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kendal View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kendal Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bidston Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. St Albans Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Link Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Beacon Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Honister Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Penny Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Homestead Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. James Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shaw Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. St Mark'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Bowness Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Esthwaite Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hamblett Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Laurel Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ghyll Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Wysall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. O'Sullivan Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Squires Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clipsley Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Wagon Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leyland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1