WA9 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1EL

WA9 1EL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.43 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1EL, encompassing approximately 1719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 1EL 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
  • Blackhorse Street with total crimes: 4

WA9 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.43-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson512.80-16.67%
Public order52.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9133.33%
Drugs42.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.33-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.9042.86%
Drugs817.45166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6550.00%
Public order53.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.5910.53%
Anti-social behaviour612.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.4933.33%
Drugs32.330.00%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Public order21.74-50.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.05125.00%
Public order45.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%
Other theft10.58-80.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.920.00%
Public order511.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.910.00%
Other theft52.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-55.56%
Burglary32.330.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Drugs21.16-71.43%
Robbery21.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.50-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour911.05125.00%
Drugs75.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0725.00%
Public order42.91300.00%
Other theft22.33-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.5964.29%
Drugs713.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.07-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.33100.00%
Other theft32.33200.00%
Public order11.74-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.1027.27%
Criminal damage and arson98.14200.00%
Drugs75.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.07-66.67%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.77-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour66.4050.00%
Public order43.49-42.86%
Drugs32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Other crime21.74100.00%
Other theft21.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.26-5.26%
Public order710.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.07-55.56%
Other theft42.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-66.67%
Drugs21.16-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.15-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour911.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.23-50.00%
Other theft63.490.00%
Public order53.4966.67%
Drugs42.91100.00%
Shoplifting32.33200.00%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.980.00%
Public order36.980.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202421
June 202419
May 202419
April 202419
March 202423
February 202414
January 202411
December 202318
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1EL 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. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Recreation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Knights Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Windmill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1