MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1DZ

MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1DZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.95 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA9 1DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1DZ, encompassing approximately 1503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 1DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Street with total crimes: 4
  • Barber Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wysall Close with total crimes: 3

MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.3350.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

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 offences1218.63-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour77.98250.00%
Public order24.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-50.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.62-18.75%
Public order48.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.66300.00%
Other theft32.66200.00%
Drugs22.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.95-20.00%
Drugs610.6450.00%
Public order43.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-50.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.28100.00%
Drugs413.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-66.67%
Burglary11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.65100.00%
Drugs63.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.99-40.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour56.65150.00%
Drugs33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Other crime22.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.9618.75%
Public order412.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.28-11.11%
Public order410.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.66-20.00%
Drugs32.6650.00%
Shoplifting32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.95-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson511.97150.00%
Public order43.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Drugs22.00-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.9335.29%
Public order815.3033.33%
Drugs55.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-77.78%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.26-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour1211.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.9828.57%
Public order65.99-25.00%
Drugs43.99100.00%
Shoplifting12.660.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3541.240.00%
Public order823.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.660.00%
Other crime22.000.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 202420
February 202410
January 202410
December 202319
November 202316
October 202318
September 202323
August 202317
July 202335

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 202312
July 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 3 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Vernon Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barber Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wysall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bolton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Varley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pocket Nook Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Roper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farnworth Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Markfield Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Basin Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Holly Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. O'Keeffe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Recreation Street
    Total1
    Public order1