WA10 1SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 1SH

WA10 1SH, St. Helens has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.91 per 1,000 population. This WA10 1SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA10 postcode area, which has experienced 400 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA10 1SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 1SH, encompassing approximately 1960 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA10 1SH area, explore the WA10 1SH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA10 1SH area, visit the WA10 1SH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)

WA10 1SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • William Street with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18

WA10 1SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4471.91-18.52%
Public order2422.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour2012.2417.65%
Drugs1410.207.69%
Shoplifting127.140.00%
Other theft86.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.080.00%
Theft from the person43.060.00%
Burglary32.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5469.87-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1727.54-34.62%
Public order168.676.67%
Drugs138.16-18.75%
Shoplifting126.63-7.69%
Other theft106.1211.11%
Criminal damage and arson65.10-25.00%
Burglary43.060.00%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.53100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6687.7217.86%
Anti-social behaviour2633.6623.81%
Drugs1613.26-15.79%
Public order158.160.00%
Shoplifting137.65-7.14%
Other theft96.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.5914.29%
Other crime74.08600.00%
Burglary43.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Theft from the person21.53-33.33%
Robbery11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5678.03-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour2128.56-8.70%
Drugs1910.7111.76%
Public order159.69-28.57%
Shoplifting147.65-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.14-12.50%
Burglary63.5750.00%
Other theft63.060.00%
Theft from the person33.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Other crime11.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5892.8226.09%
Shoplifting3029.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour2315.3015.00%
Public order2111.7310.53%
Drugs1710.71-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson88.6714.29%
Other theft64.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.06500.00%
Burglary43.0633.33%
Other crime42.04100.00%
Theft from the person32.040.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4675.48-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour2023.46-25.93%
Public order1910.20-17.39%
Drugs189.69-21.74%
Shoplifting189.18-18.18%
Other theft89.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.08-65.00%
Theft from the person33.57-25.00%
Burglary31.53-40.00%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68108.6370.00%
Anti-social behaviour2734.68-3.57%
Drugs2313.77228.57%
Public order2311.73-23.33%
Shoplifting2211.7322.22%
Criminal damage and arson2011.22100.00%
Other theft1010.20400.00%
Vehicle crime55.10400.00%
Burglary52.550.00%
Theft from the person42.55100.00%
Bicycle theft32.04200.00%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%
Other crime11.02-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4078.03-16.67%
Public order3020.4076.47%
Anti-social behaviour2815.3033.33%
Shoplifting1814.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.1811.11%
Other crime85.1033.33%
Drugs74.08-30.00%
Burglary53.5766.67%
Theft from the person22.55100.00%
Other theft21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.02-80.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4872.42-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour2124.48133.33%
Shoplifting1810.71-58.14%
Public order179.18-10.53%
Drugs108.67-65.52%
Criminal damage and arson95.10-10.00%
Other crime64.59100.00%
Bicycle theft53.060.00%
Other theft42.55-42.86%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Theft from the person11.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5794.8614.00%
Shoplifting4329.07-6.52%
Drugs2921.9361.11%
Public order1914.79-53.66%
Criminal damage and arson109.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.10-50.00%
Other theft74.5916.67%
Vehicle crime43.57100.00%
Other crime32.04-25.00%
Theft from the person21.530.00%
Burglary21.02-66.67%
Robbery11.02-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50106.08-12.28%
Shoplifting4625.5064.29%
Public order4123.4651.85%
Drugs1820.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour189.1812.50%
Criminal damage and arson109.18-28.57%
Burglary65.1050.00%
Other theft63.06-14.29%
Other crime43.06100.00%
Robbery32.0450.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Theft from the person21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5797.410.00%
Shoplifting2829.070.00%
Drugs2714.280.00%
Public order2713.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.160.00%
Other theft77.140.00%
Burglary43.570.00%
Bicycle theft22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202454
July 202466
June 202456
May 202458
April 202446
March 202468
February 202440
January 202448
December 202357
November 202350
October 202357

A total of 267 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 202415
June 202415
May 202421
April 202419
March 202423
February 202430
January 202417
December 202319
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202426
June 202421
May 202423
April 202420
March 202427
February 202428
January 202421
December 20239
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 202420
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202414
May 202430
April 202418
March 202422
February 202418
January 202418
December 202343
November 202346
October 202328

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202416
June 202419
May 202417
April 202418
March 202423
February 20247
January 202410
December 202329
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA10 1SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Public order7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. William Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Linkway West
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Exchange Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brynn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. A58
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A570
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. St Helens Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Claughton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. New Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hamer Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birchley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cansfield Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chalon Way West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tolver Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Barrow Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Garswood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1