WA9 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA9 1JL

WA9 1JL, St. Helens has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 137.30 per 1,000 population. This WA9 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA9 1JL, encompassing approximately 371 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WA9 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

WA9 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14137.300.00%
Shoplifting1037.69-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour826.9233.33%
Public order721.5416.67%
Drugs618.8420.00%
Other theft416.15-20.00%
Burglary110.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17158.8330.77%
Violence and sexual offences1445.77-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour637.69-45.45%
Public order616.150.00%
Other theft516.1525.00%
Drugs513.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime213.46100.00%
Burglary25.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30209.9850.00%
Shoplifting1380.7662.50%
Anti-social behaviour1135.0010.00%
Public order629.61-14.29%
Drugs616.1520.00%
Other theft416.15-42.86%
Other crime210.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime15.38-50.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20172.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour1053.8425.00%
Shoplifting826.92-20.00%
Other theft721.5416.67%
Public order718.84-30.00%
Drugs518.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson313.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime28.08100.00%
Theft from the person15.38-50.00%
Burglary12.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20191.1411.11%
Public order1053.840.00%
Shoplifting1026.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour826.9233.33%
Drugs721.54250.00%
Other theft618.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson516.15400.00%
Theft from the person213.46-33.33%
Burglary15.380.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18137.30-18.18%
Public order1048.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour626.92-50.00%
Shoplifting516.15-44.44%
Other theft413.460.00%
Theft from the person310.77200.00%
Drugs28.08-71.43%
Other crime15.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-88.89%
Robbery12.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22207.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1259.2371.43%
Shoplifting932.3112.50%
Criminal damage and arson924.23800.00%
Public order824.23-11.11%
Drugs721.54133.33%
Other theft418.84100.00%
Burglary210.77100.00%
Theft from the person15.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Other crime12.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11121.14-21.43%
Public order929.6150.00%
Shoplifting824.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour721.540.00%
Drugs318.84-40.00%
Other theft28.08-75.00%
Theft from the person25.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.380.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Burglary12.69-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14139.990.00%
Other theft837.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour721.54133.33%
Public order618.8420.00%
Shoplifting616.15-40.00%
Drugs516.15-44.44%
Burglary313.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft28.080.00%
Theft from the person15.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14161.5340.00%
Shoplifting1037.69-37.50%
Drugs926.9228.57%
Burglary724.23133.33%
Other theft518.84-28.57%
Public order513.46-64.29%
Vehicle crime313.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.08-71.43%
Other crime15.380.00%
Theft from the person12.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16204.6077.78%
Public order1443.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences1037.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson726.9216.67%
Other theft718.840.00%
Drugs718.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour618.84-14.29%
Burglary316.150.00%
Theft from the person28.080.00%
Bicycle theft15.380.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22226.140.00%
Public order1459.230.00%
Drugs1137.690.00%
Shoplifting929.610.00%
Other theft724.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour718.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.840.00%
Burglary316.150.00%
Possession of weapons18.080.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202430
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202422
February 202411
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lower Hall Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mcculloch Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Helens Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Violet Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1