WA9, St. Helens has recorded a total of 531 crimes in the recent period of July 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 10.13 | 9.81% |
Public order | 56 | 4.48 | 19.15% |
Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 1.07 | 1.82% |
Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 1.07 | 20.59% |
Drugs | 38 | 0.78 | 52.00% |
Other theft | 29 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
Shoplifting | 19 | 0.55 | -20.83% |
Vehicle crime | 16 | 0.36 | 6.67% |
Burglary | 15 | 0.31 | 150.00% |
Other crime | 14 | 0.29 | 55.56% |
Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.27 | 66.67% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.10 | 33.33% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.04 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 8.91 | -14.74% |
Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.08 | -33.73% |
Public order | 47 | 1.05 | -30.88% |
Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 0.90 | -20.93% |
Other theft | 29 | 0.65 | -30.95% |
Drugs | 25 | 0.55 | -7.41% |
Shoplifting | 24 | 0.48 | -27.27% |
Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.46 | 15.38% |
Other crime | 9 | 0.29 | -47.06% |
Burglary | 6 | 0.17 | -68.42% |
Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.11 | -50.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.06 | -66.67% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.04 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 11.66 | 21.26% |
Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 4.79 | 33.87% |
Public order | 68 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 1.30 | -15.69% |
Other theft | 42 | 0.82 | 16.67% |
Shoplifting | 33 | 0.80 | 65.00% |
Drugs | 27 | 0.63 | -42.55% |
Burglary | 19 | 0.52 | 58.33% |
Other crime | 17 | 0.36 | 30.77% |
Vehicle crime | 13 | 0.32 | 18.18% |
Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.25 | 50.00% |
Robbery | 6 | 0.11 | 100.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.11 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 9.63 | -3.72% |
Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 3.95 | 14.81% |
Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 1.18 | 21.43% |
Drugs | 47 | 0.97 | 17.50% |
Other theft | 36 | 0.90 | 16.13% |
Public order | 34 | 0.69 | -22.73% |
Shoplifting | 20 | 0.65 | 5.26% |
Other crime | 13 | 0.38 | -40.91% |
Burglary | 12 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.23 | -8.33% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.08 | 200.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.06 | 50.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.06 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 9.52 | -2.27% |
Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.10 | 63.64% |
Public order | 44 | 1.03 | 37.50% |
Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 0.84 | -52.81% |
Drugs | 40 | 0.80 | 53.85% |
Other theft | 31 | 0.76 | -35.42% |
Other crime | 22 | 0.59 | 1000.00% |
Shoplifting | 19 | 0.42 | 11.76% |
Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.36 | -25.00% |
Burglary | 12 | 0.23 | -7.69% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.23 | -55.56% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.04 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.02 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 9.71 | -3.51% |
Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 4.20 | 71.15% |
Other theft | 48 | 1.70 | 23.08% |
Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 0.92 | -15.38% |
Public order | 32 | 0.63 | -39.62% |
Drugs | 26 | 0.61 | -3.70% |
Shoplifting | 17 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
Vehicle crime | 16 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Burglary | 13 | 0.31 | -40.91% |
Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.25 | 125.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.17 | 200.00% |
Other crime | 2 | 0.06 | -75.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.04 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 10.13 | -8.06% |
Public order | 53 | 4.35 | -5.36% |
Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 1.01 | 44.44% |
Other theft | 39 | 0.99 | 8.33% |
Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 0.74 | -2.50% |
Shoplifting | 34 | 0.74 | 54.55% |
Drugs | 27 | 0.65 | 3.85% |
Burglary | 22 | 0.52 | -24.14% |
Vehicle crime | 17 | 0.42 | 21.43% |
Other crime | 8 | 0.32 | -42.86% |
Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.15 | 400.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.10 | -20.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.08 | 100.00% |
Robbery | 1 | 0.04 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 10.13 | 20.39% |
Public order | 56 | 4.73 | 30.23% |
Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 1.07 | -4.76% |
Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 0.76 | -30.77% |
Other theft | 36 | 0.69 | -25.00% |
Burglary | 29 | 0.69 | 38.10% |
Drugs | 26 | 0.55 | -7.14% |
Shoplifting | 22 | 0.50 | 10.00% |
Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.42 | -26.32% |
Other crime | 14 | 0.27 | 27.27% |
Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.27 | 25.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | -66.67% |
Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.02 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 9.58 | -1.44% |
Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.93 | -5.45% |
Other theft | 48 | 0.99 | 37.14% |
Public order | 43 | 0.92 | -23.21% |
Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 0.82 | -27.59% |
Drugs | 28 | 0.80 | -31.71% |
Burglary | 21 | 0.53 | -16.00% |
Shoplifting | 20 | 0.40 | -16.67% |
Vehicle crime | 19 | 0.38 | 58.33% |
Other crime | 11 | 0.36 | 57.14% |
Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.21 | 400.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.10 | 100.00% |
Theft from the person | 3 | 0.08 | 50.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 10.11 | -24.00% |
Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 3.99 | 5.45% |
Public order | 56 | 1.11 | -22.22% |
Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 1.07 | 17.02% |
Drugs | 41 | 1.05 | -4.65% |
Other theft | 35 | 0.78 | 12.90% |
Burglary | 25 | 0.67 | 13.64% |
Shoplifting | 24 | 0.48 | -7.69% |
Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.46 | 20.00% |
Other crime | 7 | 0.23 | -56.25% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.13 | 0.00% |
Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.06 | -60.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.04 | 100.00% |
Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.04 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 11.64 | 23.87% |
Public order | 72 | 5.25 | -6.49% |
Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 1.37 | -47.12% |
Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 1.05 | -20.34% |
Drugs | 43 | 0.90 | 168.75% |
Other theft | 31 | 0.82 | -8.82% |
Shoplifting | 26 | 0.59 | 36.84% |
Burglary | 22 | 0.50 | 37.50% |
Other crime | 16 | 0.42 | 433.33% |
Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.31 | -47.37% |
Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.19 | -44.44% |
Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.10 | 33.33% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.08 | 50.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 11.16 | -13.62% |
Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 4.24 | 36.84% |
Public order | 77 | 1.98 | -3.75% |
Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
Other theft | 34 | 1.13 | -17.07% |
Vehicle crime | 19 | 0.65 | -17.39% |
Shoplifting | 19 | 0.36 | -29.63% |
Burglary | 16 | 0.36 | -27.27% |
Drugs | 16 | 0.31 | -51.52% |
Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.31 | 125.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.17 | -40.00% |
Other crime | 3 | 0.06 | -82.35% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.04 | -60.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 80 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 12.42 | 0.00% |
Public order | 80 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
Other theft | 41 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
Drugs | 33 | 0.78 | 0.00% |
Shoplifting | 27 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 23 | 0.52 | 0.00% |
Burglary | 22 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
Other crime | 17 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 5 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.10 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
A total of 718 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 56 |
June 2024 | 47 |
May 2024 | 68 |
April 2024 | 34 |
March 2024 | 44 |
February 2024 | 32 |
January 2024 | 53 |
December 2023 | 56 |
November 2023 | 43 |
October 2023 | 56 |
September 2023 | 72 |
August 2023 | 77 |
July 2023 | 80 |
A total of 2987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 229.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 275 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 235 |
June 2024 | 214 |
May 2024 | 251 |
April 2024 | 207 |
March 2024 | 215 |
February 2024 | 220 |
January 2024 | 228 |
December 2023 | 248 |
November 2023 | 206 |
October 2023 | 209 |
September 2023 | 275 |
August 2023 | 222 |
July 2023 | 257 |
A total of 660 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 89 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 41 |
June 2024 | 34 |
May 2024 | 43 |
April 2024 | 51 |
March 2024 | 42 |
February 2024 | 89 |
January 2024 | 52 |
December 2023 | 36 |
November 2023 | 52 |
October 2023 | 55 |
September 2023 | 47 |
August 2023 | 59 |
July 2023 | 59 |
A total of 757 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 56 |
June 2024 | 55 |
May 2024 | 83 |
April 2024 | 62 |
March 2024 | 54 |
February 2024 | 33 |
January 2024 | 39 |
December 2023 | 40 |
November 2023 | 42 |
October 2023 | 58 |
September 2023 | 55 |
August 2023 | 104 |
July 2023 | 76 |
A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 14 |
June 2024 | 9 |
May 2024 | 17 |
April 2024 | 13 |
March 2024 | 22 |
February 2024 | 2 |
January 2024 | 8 |
December 2023 | 14 |
November 2023 | 11 |
October 2023 | 7 |
September 2023 | 16 |
August 2023 | 3 |
July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 417 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 38 |
June 2024 | 25 |
May 2024 | 27 |
April 2024 | 47 |
March 2024 | 40 |
February 2024 | 26 |
January 2024 | 27 |
December 2023 | 26 |
November 2023 | 28 |
October 2023 | 41 |
September 2023 | 43 |
August 2023 | 16 |
July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 234 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 15 |
June 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 19 |
April 2024 | 12 |
March 2024 | 12 |
February 2024 | 13 |
January 2024 | 22 |
December 2023 | 29 |
November 2023 | 21 |
October 2023 | 25 |
September 2023 | 22 |
August 2023 | 16 |
July 2023 | 22 |
A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 16 |
June 2024 | 15 |
May 2024 | 13 |
April 2024 | 11 |
March 2024 | 12 |
February 2024 | 16 |
January 2024 | 17 |
December 2023 | 14 |
November 2023 | 19 |
October 2023 | 12 |
September 2023 | 10 |
August 2023 | 19 |
July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 3 |
May 2024 | 6 |
April 2024 | 4 |
March 2024 | 4 |
February 2024 | 9 |
January 2024 | 4 |
December 2023 | 5 |
November 2023 | 4 |
October 2023 | 2 |
September 2023 | 5 |
August 2023 | 9 |
July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 479 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 29 |
June 2024 | 29 |
May 2024 | 42 |
April 2024 | 36 |
March 2024 | 31 |
February 2024 | 48 |
January 2024 | 39 |
December 2023 | 36 |
November 2023 | 48 |
October 2023 | 35 |
September 2023 | 31 |
August 2023 | 34 |
July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 19 |
June 2024 | 24 |
May 2024 | 33 |
April 2024 | 20 |
March 2024 | 19 |
February 2024 | 17 |
January 2024 | 34 |
December 2023 | 22 |
November 2023 | 20 |
October 2023 | 24 |
September 2023 | 26 |
August 2023 | 19 |
July 2023 | 27 |
A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 6 |
April 2024 | 3 |
March 2024 | 2 |
February 2024 | 3 |
January 2024 | 1 |
December 2023 | 3 |
October 2023 | 3 |
September 2023 | 3 |
August 2023 | 2 |
July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 5 |
June 2024 | 3 |
May 2024 | 3 |
April 2024 | 3 |
March 2024 | 1 |
January 2024 | 5 |
December 2023 | 1 |
November 2023 | 5 |
October 2023 | 1 |
September 2023 | 4 |
August 2023 | 3 |
July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
July 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 1 |
April 2024 | 2 |
March 2024 | 1 |
February 2024 | 1 |
January 2024 | 2 |
December 2023 | 1 |
November 2023 | 3 |
October 2023 | 2 |
September 2023 | 1 |
August 2023 | 2 |
July 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 postcode area is presented below.
Total | 19 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Vehicle crime | 3 |
Other theft | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Public order | 2 |
Total | 17 |
Shoplifting | 10 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Public order | 2 |
Drugs | 1 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Total | 16 |
Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Other theft | 5 |
Public order | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 14 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Drugs | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Vehicle crime | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 8 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Public order | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Public order | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Public order | 2 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
Total | 5 |
Public order | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
Total | 5 |
Public order | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Public order | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Drugs | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Other crime | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Possession of weapons | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Drugs | 3 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |