WA9 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1DL

WA9 1DL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.78 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1DL, encompassing approximately 1403 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WA9 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Barber Street with total crimes: 4

WA9 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.78-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson617.10200.00%
Public order54.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Drugs42.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.85-50.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.2173.33%
Drugs818.53300.00%
Public order45.7033.33%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson36.41200.00%
Public order32.1450.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.96-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour78.55250.00%
Public order24.99-50.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Other theft21.43-50.00%
Drugs11.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.086.25%
Criminal damage and arson412.12300.00%
Public order42.850.00%
Other theft42.85300.00%
Drugs32.85-40.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.816.67%
Drugs511.4025.00%
Public order43.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85-60.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.097.14%
Anti-social behaviour510.6966.67%
Drugs43.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.85-50.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.090.00%
Drugs69.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-25.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.98100.00%
Drugs32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-25.00%
Other crime22.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.6640.00%
Public order514.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.23-16.67%
Public order410.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-33.33%
Shoplifting42.85300.00%
Drugs32.850.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.830.00%
Public order54.280.00%
Drugs33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202415
June 202412
May 202417
April 202416
March 202415
February 202414
January 202414
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bolton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Barber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Basin Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. O'Keeffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Roper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Railway Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waine Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. Atlas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Recreation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Knights Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Traverse Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1