WA10 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA10 2PL

WA10 2PL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.74 per 1,000 population. This WA10 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA10 2PL, encompassing approximately 4558 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA10 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Manning Street with total crimes: 6

WA10 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.743.33%
Drugs116.8022.22%
Other theft102.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1950.00%
Shoplifting91.97-18.18%
Public order61.9750.00%
Other crime41.3233.33%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66200.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.6711.11%
Shoplifting116.5810.00%
Drugs92.4180.00%
Other theft81.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Public order40.88-60.00%
Other crime30.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.23-15.62%
Public order105.9225.00%
Shoplifting102.19400.00%
Other theft62.1920.00%
Drugs51.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Other crime41.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.45-23.81%
Drugs97.02-47.06%
Public order81.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.76250.00%
Other theft51.54-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Other crime21.10-71.43%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.3840.00%
Drugs179.216.25%
Shoplifting103.7342.86%
Other theft92.1950.00%
Other crime71.970.00%
Public order61.54-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.87-11.76%
Drugs166.58100.00%
Public order143.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.070.00%
Shoplifting71.54133.33%
Other theft61.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-44.44%
Burglary11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.87-22.73%
Public order107.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.1980.00%
Other theft91.970.00%
Drugs81.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76600.00%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.117.32%
Other theft99.65-25.00%
Public order61.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.10-40.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44-84.62%
Shoplifting20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.5036.67%
Drugs138.99-23.53%
Other theft122.85300.00%
Public order72.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Shoplifting31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.430.00%
Drugs176.58142.86%
Anti-social behaviour123.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.6350.00%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Public order51.10-50.00%
Shoplifting41.10-50.00%
Other theft30.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.65-14.29%
Public order106.58-28.57%
Other theft92.19-40.00%
Shoplifting81.9733.33%
Drugs71.76-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.5420.00%
Other crime41.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-33.33%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.230.00%
Drugs187.680.00%
Other theft153.950.00%
Public order143.290.00%
Other crime63.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Shoplifting61.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 202417
April 202416
March 20248
February 20242
January 202413
December 202317
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202427
June 202432
May 202442
April 202430
March 202434
February 202444
January 202441
December 202330
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Manning Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 4. Highpoint
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Boundary Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Pigot Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A58
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Downs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Silkstone Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elliot Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Duncan Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Tullis Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bridgeman Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Douglas Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Devon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Liverpool Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Kitchener Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Headley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Standen Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Eccleston Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Napier Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Napier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1