MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1HZ

MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1HZ, St. Helens has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1HZ, encompassing approximately 587 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WA9 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wysall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parbold Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Merton Street with total crimes: 1

MERTON BANK ROAD, WA9 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 behaviour315.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.11-33.33%
Other theft13.410.00%
Burglary11.70-66.67%
Drugs11.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.520.00%
Public order13.41-66.67%
Drugs11.70-50.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.4466.67%
Public order38.52200.00%
Drugs25.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%
Robbery11.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.030.00%
Burglary25.110.00%
Drugs23.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Public order11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.1150.00%
Other theft15.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.41-60.00%
Drugs13.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson28.520.00%
Other crime13.410.00%
Public order11.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour211.92100.00%
Drugs13.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.44100.00%
Drugs310.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Public order11.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.81-25.00%
Public order15.110.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.52-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson16.81-50.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wysall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parbold Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Everton Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1