WA9 1HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1HN

WA9 1HN, St. Helens has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.57 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1HN 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 1HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1HN, encompassing approximately 1044 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WA9 1HN 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 1HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.5757.14%
Anti-social behaviour421.070.00%
Other theft33.8350.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Public order11.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.077.69%
Public order313.41200.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2018.18%
Criminal damage and arson212.450.00%
Public order11.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.96-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.16-56.00%
Drugs310.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-60.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.3138.89%
Criminal damage and arson523.9525.00%
Drugs44.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.695.88%
Criminal damage and arson417.24300.00%
Drugs33.83200.00%
Burglary22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.8288.89%
Anti-social behaviour316.280.00%
Public order32.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.870.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.07-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson48.6233.33%
Public order43.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.83-62.50%
Other theft22.87100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.2746.67%
Anti-social behaviour821.0760.00%
Public order47.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.83-25.00%
Other crime12.870.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

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 offences1527.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour514.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.79300.00%
Public order33.8350.00%
Other crime12.87-50.00%
Drugs10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences2134.48110.00%
Anti-social behaviour520.11-44.44%
Drugs34.79200.00%
Public order22.87100.00%
Burglary21.92100.00%
Other crime21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.65-62.96%
Anti-social behaviour99.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.620.00%
Shoplifting23.830.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Shoplifting22.870.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202425
February 202418
January 202417
December 20239
November 202322
October 202315
September 202321
August 202310
July 202327

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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 2 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 1HN 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. Pendle Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Parbold Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Recreation Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Singleton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Everton Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1