WA9 1HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1HU

WA9 1HU, St. Helens has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1HU 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 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1HU, encompassing approximately 717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 1HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wysall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Varley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Merton Street with total crimes: 1

WA9 1HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.9433.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Burglary12.79-50.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.360.00%
Burglary24.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.580.00%
Drugs12.79-50.00%
Public order11.39-75.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.3016.67%
Public order49.76300.00%
Drugs25.580.00%
Robbery12.790.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.1220.00%
Drugs28.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Burglary12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%
Public order11.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.970.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.18-80.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.3042.86%
Public order313.94200.00%
Vehicle crime14.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.33-12.50%
Drugs19.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.7314.29%
Drugs211.150.00%
Public order12.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.94-12.50%
Public order39.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour832.06700.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.15-38.46%
Public order311.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.180.00%
Shoplifting12.790.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1329.270.00%
Public order418.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wysall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Varley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Markfield Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Basin Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Holly Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. O'Keeffe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1