WA9 1DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1DY

WA9 1DY, St. Helens has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.82 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1DY 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 1DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1DY, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WA9 1DY 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 1DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.82-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson612.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3766.67%
Public order52.81-16.67%
Drugs42.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.24-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.3657.14%
Drugs718.52250.00%
Public order63.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Other crime11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour911.79-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson45.0533.33%
Public order42.240.00%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1110.10175.00%
Public order46.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24-40.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Other theft21.12-66.67%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.745.00%
Other theft611.79200.00%
Public order53.3725.00%
Drugs52.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.81-50.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.82-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour811.22100.00%
Drugs74.4940.00%
Public order43.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2450.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.4543.75%
Drugs512.91-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-71.43%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.016.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.98133.33%
Drugs73.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.93-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.24200.00%
Public order21.68-33.33%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour78.42133.33%
Drugs33.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Public order31.68-62.50%
Other theft31.680.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.8216.67%
Public order811.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-57.14%
Drugs31.68-40.00%
Other theft31.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.87-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour710.10-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.93-53.85%
Other theft63.37500.00%
Drugs53.3766.67%
Public order42.81-20.00%
Shoplifting42.24300.00%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.55-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson1312.35116.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.30233.33%
Public order55.61-58.33%
Drugs32.81-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2735.360.00%
Public order1215.150.00%
Drugs76.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202433
July 202421
June 202418
May 202421
April 202420
March 202423
February 202416
January 202415
December 202321
November 202318
October 202322
September 202327

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA9 1DY 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. Waine Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Atlas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Recreation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Knights Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Traverse Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Graham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windmill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1