WA10 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 2HQ

WA10 2HQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.22 per 1,000 population. This WA10 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 2HQ, encompassing approximately 4213 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA10 2HQ area, explore the WA10 2HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WA10 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Manning Street with total crimes: 6

WA10 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.2213.33%
Burglary78.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6640.00%
Other theft61.6620.00%
Drugs61.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.42150.00%
Shoplifting51.1925.00%
Possession of weapons41.190.00%
Public order40.95-33.33%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.1925.00%
Drugs77.1240.00%
Public order61.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Other theft51.1925.00%
Shoplifting41.19-42.86%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.7025.00%
Shoplifting72.370.00%
Public order71.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66100.00%
Drugs51.42-58.33%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Other theft40.95100.00%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.19-25.00%
Drugs126.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8560.00%
Public order51.90-16.67%
Other crime31.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.310.00%
Drugs158.54-16.67%
Shoplifting83.5660.00%
Other crime71.900.00%
Public order61.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other theft30.95-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.02-2.70%
Drugs188.5438.46%
Public order154.2750.00%
Other theft83.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-50.00%
Shoplifting51.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-50.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In March 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 offences3722.78-5.13%
Drugs138.78550.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.09400.00%
Public order102.3711.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.37100.00%
Other theft71.90250.00%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.0911.43%
Public order99.260.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Possession of weapons40.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-33.33%
Other crime40.950.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Drugs20.47-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.99-7.89%
Public order98.3180.00%
Drugs92.14-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour62.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Other theft51.1966.67%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-50.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.6022.58%
Drugs179.0241.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.0350.00%
Public order51.42-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-37.50%
Shoplifting51.19-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.70-20.51%
Drugs127.36-20.00%
Public order122.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.8514.29%
Shoplifting61.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.4411.43%
Public order189.2680.00%
Drugs154.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other theft40.95-42.86%
Burglary40.950.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.930.00%
Public order108.310.00%
Drugs92.370.00%
Other theft72.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 202424
June 202427
May 202436
April 202436
March 202437
February 202439
January 202435
December 202338
November 202331
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 202415
April 202418
March 202413
February 20242
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202415
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chorley Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Manning Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 4. Canterbury Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Talbot Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Highpoint
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Boundary Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pigot Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A58
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. York Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Campbell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Creswell Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. St Pauls Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Wilson Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abberley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Havelock Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. New Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hamer Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carillon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Drake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tamworth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kitchener Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wolseley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Headley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Standen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Eccleston Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Napier Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Napier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1