WA9 1HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1HX

WA9 1HX, St. Helens has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1HX 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 1HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1HX, encompassing approximately 822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 1HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barber Street with total crimes: 4
  • Blackhorse Street with total crimes: 4
  • Basin Crescent with total crimes: 3

WA9 1HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.87-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.650.00%
Other theft13.650.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.17166.67%
Drugs419.44300.00%
Public order14.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.860.00%
Other theft13.650.00%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.720.00%
Burglary23.65100.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences820.6614.29%
Drugs29.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order12.43-75.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

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 offences720.660.00%
Public order48.51300.00%
Drugs34.8650.00%
Robbery13.650.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.230.00%
Drugs28.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-50.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.01-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour47.290.00%
Other crime14.860.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1324.3130.00%
Public order315.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.66-16.67%
Drugs212.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1224.310.00%
Public order314.580.00%
Drugs23.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barber Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackhorse Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Basin Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. O'Keeffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Roper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1