WA10 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 2EJ

WA10 2EJ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.35 per 1,000 population. This WA10 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 2EJ, encompassing approximately 3491 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA10 2EJ area, explore the WA10 2EJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA10 2EJ area, visit the WA10 2EJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WA10 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

WA10 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.35-11.90%
Public order1210.6050.00%
Other theft93.4480.00%
Drugs82.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2920.00%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Theft from the person41.150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.77-2.33%
Drugs812.03-11.11%
Public order82.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-16.67%
Other theft51.43-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-50.00%
Shoplifting41.43-20.00%
Other crime21.15-50.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.2116.22%
Anti-social behaviour1012.32100.00%
Drugs92.86-30.77%
Other theft82.5833.33%
Public order82.290.00%
Burglary72.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.0050.00%
Shoplifting51.72150.00%
Other crime41.4333.33%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.92-9.76%
Drugs1310.60-18.75%
Public order83.72-27.27%
Other theft62.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-42.86%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other crime30.86-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.9317.14%
Drugs1611.7423.08%
Public order114.58-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.4325.00%
Other crime41.43100.00%
Other theft31.15-62.50%
Burglary30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.64-16.67%
Public order1410.0240.00%
Drugs134.01-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson83.720.00%
Other theft82.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.2940.00%
Vehicle crime42.0033.33%
Shoplifting31.15-70.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.2261.54%
Drugs1412.03180.00%
Public order104.01-28.57%
Shoplifting102.86900.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.860.00%
Other theft72.29250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.33-29.73%
Public order147.45-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-33.33%
Drugs51.7266.67%
Other crime41.430.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.49-26.00%
Public order1710.6070.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5814.29%
Shoplifting42.290.00%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Drugs31.15-82.35%
Other theft20.86-71.43%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5031.7925.00%
Drugs1714.3221.43%
Public order104.87-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.8640.00%
Other theft72.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Shoplifting41.15-20.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.93-13.04%
Public order1811.46-5.26%
Drugs145.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.01250.00%
Burglary52.00150.00%
Shoplifting51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-28.57%
Other theft31.430.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.796.98%
Public order1913.1711.76%
Drugs145.44-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Shoplifting52.00400.00%
Other theft31.43-62.50%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-77.78%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.940.00%
Public order1712.320.00%
Drugs174.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.870.00%
Other theft82.580.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
July 202443
June 202437
May 202441
April 202435
March 202442
February 202426
January 202437
December 202350
November 202340
October 202346
September 202343

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 202416
April 202413
March 202414
February 20245
January 20243
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 202410
February 202414
January 202417
December 202310
November 202318
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA10 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. William Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chorley Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Talbot Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. York Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abberley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hamer Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carillon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Oldfield Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Birchley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wolseley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Standen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Randon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. North Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. College Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Gleave Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Garswood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1