RECREATION STREET, WA9 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1EQ

RECREATION STREET, WA9 1EQ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.23 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1EQ 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 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1EQ, encompassing approximately 1624 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 1EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bidston Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Blackhorse Street with total crimes: 4

RECREATION STREET, WA9 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.238.33%
Criminal damage and arson616.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6950.00%
Public order31.85-50.00%
Drugs21.85-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.859.09%
Public order614.77500.00%
Drugs33.690.00%
Other crime31.85200.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-71.43%

In July 2024, 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 offences2223.3915.79%
Anti-social behaviour713.540.00%
Other theft34.310.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.0890.00%
Public order311.69200.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson26.150.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.46-25.00%
Public order411.08100.00%
Drugs32.46-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.9314.29%
Drugs814.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.920.00%
Public order23.08100.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson512.92400.00%
Drugs33.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.85-10.00%
Public order411.08-42.86%
Possession of weapons22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Drugs11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.77-23.08%
Public order712.3140.00%
Other theft44.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.5444.44%
Anti-social behaviour616.0050.00%
Public order53.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.08-25.00%
Public order411.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-33.33%
Drugs12.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.770.00%
Drugs33.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202422
June 202419
May 202410
April 202418
March 202424
February 202421
January 202418
December 202320
November 202326
October 202318
September 202324

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Bidston Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waine Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redgate Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Tickle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Recreation Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Singleton Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Murphy Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thistleton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rimmer Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Delves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Windmill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boardmans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1