WA9 1EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1EW

WA9 1EW, St. Helens has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.03 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1EW 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 1EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1EW, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WA9 1EW 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 1EW 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 offences2324.03-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson612.2820.00%
Public order53.20-16.67%
Drugs52.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.6733.33%
Vehicle crime12.14-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.6560.00%
Drugs817.09100.00%
Public order64.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.645.26%
Anti-social behaviour610.68-50.00%
Public order63.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2033.33%
Drugs42.140.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.5011.76%
Anti-social behaviour1210.15200.00%
Public order46.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-40.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.24-10.53%
Public order79.0875.00%
Drugs53.74-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6766.67%
Other theft52.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.67-50.00%
Burglary32.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.57-13.64%
Drugs810.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.27100.00%
Public order44.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.4383.33%
Drugs611.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-66.67%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.41200.00%
Drugs74.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.60200.00%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 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 offences1219.23-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour76.41133.33%
Public order43.74-55.56%
Drugs32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.970.00%
Public order910.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-57.14%
Drugs31.60-40.00%
Other theft31.60-50.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.37-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour710.15-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.74-53.85%
Other theft63.20500.00%
Drugs53.2066.67%
Public order42.670.00%
Shoplifting32.14200.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.940.00%
Public order45.340.00%
Drugs32.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202432
July 202420
June 202419
May 202417
April 202419
March 202422
February 202412
January 202412
December 202319
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
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 1EW 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. 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. Robinson Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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