WA9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9

WA9, St. Helens has recorded a total of 531 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WA9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WA9, encompassing approximately 52415 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (208) incidents (-11.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (23.21% increase)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

WA9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WA9 Crime Map

Postcodes in WA9

The postcode district are associated with the WA9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WA9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20810.13-11.49%
Anti-social behaviour693.9723.21%
Public order521.32-7.14%
Shoplifting490.99157.89%
Criminal damage and arson420.932.44%
Drugs320.80-15.79%
Other theft250.61-13.79%
Other crime190.4835.71%
Vehicle crime150.36-6.25%
Burglary90.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons60.1750.00%
Robbery30.1150.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-80.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23510.139.81%
Public order564.4819.15%
Anti-social behaviour561.071.82%
Criminal damage and arson411.0720.59%
Drugs380.7852.00%
Other theft290.720.00%
Shoplifting190.55-20.83%
Vehicle crime160.366.67%
Burglary150.31150.00%
Other crime140.2955.56%
Bicycle theft50.2766.67%
Possession of weapons40.1033.33%
Robbery20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2148.91-14.74%
Anti-social behaviour554.08-33.73%
Public order471.05-30.88%
Criminal damage and arson340.90-20.93%
Other theft290.65-30.95%
Drugs250.55-7.41%
Shoplifting240.48-27.27%
Vehicle crime150.4615.38%
Other crime90.29-47.06%
Burglary60.17-68.42%
Possession of weapons30.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25111.6621.26%
Anti-social behaviour834.7933.87%
Public order681.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson431.30-15.69%
Other theft420.8216.67%
Shoplifting330.8065.00%
Drugs270.63-42.55%
Burglary190.5258.33%
Other crime170.3630.77%
Vehicle crime130.3218.18%
Possession of weapons60.2550.00%
Robbery60.11100.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2079.63-3.72%
Anti-social behaviour623.9514.81%
Criminal damage and arson511.1821.43%
Drugs470.9717.50%
Other theft360.9016.13%
Public order340.69-22.73%
Shoplifting200.655.26%
Other crime130.38-40.91%
Burglary120.250.00%
Vehicle crime110.23-8.33%
Possession of weapons40.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.08200.00%
Robbery30.0650.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 215 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2159.52-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour544.1063.64%
Public order441.0337.50%
Criminal damage and arson420.84-52.81%
Drugs400.8053.85%
Other theft310.76-35.42%
Other crime220.591000.00%
Shoplifting190.4211.76%
Vehicle crime120.36-25.00%
Burglary120.23-7.69%
Possession of weapons40.23-55.56%
Robbery20.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2209.71-3.51%
Criminal damage and arson894.2071.15%
Other theft481.7023.08%
Anti-social behaviour330.92-15.38%
Public order320.63-39.62%
Drugs260.61-3.70%
Shoplifting170.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime160.32-5.88%
Burglary130.31-40.91%
Possession of weapons90.25125.00%
Robbery30.17200.00%
Other crime20.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22810.13-8.06%
Public order534.35-5.36%
Criminal damage and arson521.0144.44%
Other theft390.998.33%
Anti-social behaviour390.74-2.50%
Shoplifting340.7454.55%
Drugs270.653.85%
Burglary220.52-24.14%
Vehicle crime170.4221.43%
Other crime80.32-42.86%
Bicycle theft50.15400.00%
Possession of weapons40.10-20.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24810.1320.39%
Public order564.7330.23%
Anti-social behaviour401.07-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson360.76-30.77%
Other theft360.69-25.00%
Burglary290.6938.10%
Drugs260.55-7.14%
Shoplifting220.5010.00%
Vehicle crime140.42-26.32%
Other crime140.2727.27%
Possession of weapons50.2725.00%
Robbery30.100.00%
Theft from the person10.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.02-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2069.58-1.44%
Criminal damage and arson523.93-5.45%
Other theft480.9937.14%
Public order430.92-23.21%
Anti-social behaviour420.82-27.59%
Drugs280.80-31.71%
Burglary210.53-16.00%
Shoplifting200.40-16.67%
Vehicle crime190.3858.33%
Other crime110.3657.14%
Bicycle theft50.21400.00%
Possession of weapons40.10100.00%
Theft from the person30.0850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 209 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20910.11-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour583.995.45%
Public order561.11-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson551.0717.02%
Drugs411.05-4.65%
Other theft350.7812.90%
Burglary250.6713.64%
Shoplifting240.48-7.69%
Vehicle crime120.4620.00%
Other crime70.23-56.25%
Robbery30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-60.00%
Theft from the person20.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 275 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27511.640.00%
Public order725.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour551.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson471.050.00%
Drugs430.900.00%
Other theft310.820.00%
Shoplifting260.590.00%
Burglary220.500.00%
Other crime160.420.00%
Vehicle crime100.310.00%
Possession of weapons50.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.100.00%
Robbery30.080.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 613 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 202456
June 202447
May 202468
April 202434
March 202444
February 202432
January 202453
December 202356
November 202343
October 202356
September 202372

A total of 2716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024208
July 2024235
June 2024214
May 2024251
April 2024207
March 2024215
February 2024220
January 2024228
December 2023248
November 2023206
October 2023209
September 2023275

A total of 152 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202414
June 20249
May 202417
April 202413
March 202422
February 20242
January 20248
December 202314
November 202311
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 202415
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 202416
January 202417
December 202314
November 202319
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 584 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202441
June 202434
May 202443
April 202451
March 202442
February 202489
January 202452
December 202336
November 202352
October 202355
September 202347

A total of 646 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 202456
June 202455
May 202483
April 202462
March 202454
February 202433
January 202439
December 202340
November 202342
October 202358
September 202355

A total of 429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202429
June 202429
May 202442
April 202436
March 202431
February 202448
January 202439
December 202336
November 202348
October 202335
September 202331

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 202419
June 202424
May 202433
April 202420
March 202419
February 202417
January 202434
December 202322
November 202320
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 400 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202438
June 202425
May 202427
April 202447
March 202440
February 202426
January 202427
December 202326
November 202328
October 202341
September 202343

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 20246
May 202419
April 202412
March 202412
February 202413
January 202422
December 202329
November 202321
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting27
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sherdley Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Surrey Street
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hargreaves Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Marsland Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Aynsley Court
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 10. Emmett Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 11. Bolton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ambergate Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Moorwood Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Holly Bank Grove
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Tickle Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hoghton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yarn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Winston Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Winter Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Hempstead Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Dobsons Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadgate Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Harris Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 25. Twyford Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sheringham Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Lee Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Orville Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Whitebeam Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 30. Beech Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1