WA9 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1BX

WA9 1BX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1BX, encompassing approximately 2842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 1BX area, explore the WA9 1BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WA9 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Evelyn Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sankey Street with total crimes: 3

WA9 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.67-30.77%
Drugs66.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-33.33%
Other theft31.4150.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.1636.84%
Drugs99.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.81100.00%
Public order42.11100.00%
Other crime41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.13-13.64%
Drugs56.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.83-29.03%
Public order47.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Drugs31.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-72.73%
Other crime21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.5224.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.91175.00%
Public order63.8750.00%
Other crime42.110.00%
Drugs41.41-42.86%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.59-28.57%
Drugs78.80-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-33.33%
Public order41.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-33.33%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.6845.83%
Drugs1012.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-80.00%
Public order52.11150.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3023.922900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2410.5526.32%
Other theft38.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.13-26.92%
Public order86.68-11.11%
Drugs52.81-16.67%
Other theft41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.7036.84%
Public order99.15200.00%
Drugs63.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11400.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Other crime31.410.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.420.00%
Drugs46.680.00%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Public order31.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Drugs41.410.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 202430
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202419
June 202422
May 202431
April 202425
March 202435
February 202424
January 202419
December 202326
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 1BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Evelyn Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Sankey Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Surrey Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Breccia Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ramford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Morgan Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redgate Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Nunn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tickle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sheringham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Allanson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lansbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rimmer Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reeves Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Delves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1