WA9 1EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1EN

WA9 1EN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.54 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1EN 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 1EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1EN, encompassing approximately 1370 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA9 1EN area, explore the WA9 1EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WA9 1EN area, visit the WA9 1EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 1EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Bidston Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • O'Brien Grove with total crimes: 4

WA9 1EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.5461.54%
Anti-social behaviour515.32400.00%
Other theft33.6550.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Public order12.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.0518.18%
Public order39.4950.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.59-8.33%
Bicycle theft28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Robbery11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.78-47.83%
Public order38.76200.00%
Drugs32.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Shoplifting11.460.00%

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 offences2328.4635.29%
Drugs516.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19-25.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 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 offences1724.8130.77%
Criminal damage and arson412.4033.33%
Drugs32.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%

In January 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 offences1319.700.00%
Public order49.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1950.00%
Possession of weapons22.190.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.97-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour49.49-42.86%
Public order42.920.00%
Other theft32.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.9146.67%
Anti-social behaviour716.0540.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.1133.33%
Public order42.92100.00%
Other crime12.920.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1518.97-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour510.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Drugs11.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.7364.29%
Anti-social behaviour516.78-50.00%
Drugs33.65200.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.21233.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.3025.00%
Other theft23.650.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202413
May 202411
April 202412
March 202423
February 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202322
October 202315
September 202323
August 202314
July 202328

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bidston Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. O'Brien Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wysall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Redgate Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Waine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Roper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackstone Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Holly Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Recreation Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Singleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Everton Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1